How have we tried to pass blame for our sin to others this week?
WATCH
The News is Good, 2 of 4 from April 13, 2025
"The good news is that God Himself died to give us mercy."
Genesis 3 by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks)
SUMMARY
This sermon examines the fall of humanity in Genesis 3, explaining the process of temptation and sin. Pastor Michael emphasizes God's mercy in not destroying Adam and Eve. Instead God provides a way for redemption through Jesus Christ. The sermon concludes that "God's mercy is good news" and His justice makes this good news shine, as He Himself paid the penalty for our sin.
REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
💬 How have we tried to pass blame for our sin to others this week?
💬 Who else is being impacted by my rebellions against God?
💬 How right does our anger look in the light of God’s mercy?
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
💾 Download a transcript of this message
🖼️ Sermon Slides
📖 We would expect an angry and vengeful god to make curses fall on them hard and fast – but instead He curses the rest of creation (Romans 8:20, 22)
📖 Sin-confused human logic now worships good things God made rather than the good and very good Creator God Himself (Romans 1:20-25)
📖 His patience in our rebellion gives all of us every opportunity to find life. (Romans 3:4)
LINKS
Music by Blue Dot Sessions
