The Breakdown of the First Family
Genesis 3:1-24
Skip Heitzig
Genesis 3 (NKJV™) | |
1 | Now the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said to the woman, "Has God indeed said, 'You shall not eat of every tree of the garden'?" |
2 | And the woman said to the serpent, "We may eat the fruit of the trees of the garden; |
3 | "but of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God has said, 'You shall not eat it, nor shall you touch it, lest you die.'" |
4 | Then the serpent said to the woman, "You will not surely die. |
5 | "For God knows that in the day you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil." |
6 | So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree desirable to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate. She also gave to her husband with her, and he ate. |
7 | Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves coverings. |
8 | And they heard the sound of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God among the trees of the garden. |
9 | Then the LORD God called to Adam and said to him, "Where are you?" |
10 | So he said, "I heard Your voice in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; and I hid myself." |
11 | And He said, "Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree of which I commanded you that you should not eat?" |
12 | Then the man said, "The woman whom You gave to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I ate." |
13 | And the LORD God said to the woman, "What is this you have done?" The woman said, "The serpent deceived me, and I ate." |
14 | So the LORD God said to the serpent: "Because you have done this, You are cursed more than all cattle, And more than every beast of the field; On your belly you shall go, And you shall eat dust All the days of your life. |
15 | And I will put enmity Between you and the woman, And between your seed and her Seed; He shall bruise your head, And you shall bruise His heel." |
16 | To the woman He said: "I will greatly multiply your sorrow and your conception; In pain you shall bring forth children; Your desire shall be for your husband, And he shall rule over you." |
17 | Then to Adam He said, "Because you have heeded the voice of your wife, and have eaten from the tree of which I commanded you, saying, 'You shall not eat of it': "Cursed is the ground for your sake; In toil you shall eat of it All the days of your life. |
18 | Both thorns and thistles it shall bring forth for you, And you shall eat the herb of the field. |
19 | In the sweat of your face you shall eat bread Till you return to the ground, For out of it you were taken; For dust you are, And to dust you shall return." |
20 | And Adam called his wife's name Eve, because she was the mother of all living. |
21 | Also for Adam and his wife the LORD God made tunics of skin, and clothed them. |
22 | Then the LORD God said, "Behold, the man has become like one of Us, to know good and evil. And now, lest he put out his hand and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live forever"-- |
23 | therefore the LORD God sent him out of the garden of Eden to till the ground from which he was taken. |
24 | So He drove out the man; and He placed cherubim at the east of the garden of Eden, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to guard the way to the tree of life. |
New King James Version®, Copyright © 1982, Thomas Nelson, Inc. All rights reserved.
Soon after God stated His intentions in the marriage relationship between a man and a woman, there were problems in paradise. The introduction of a third party into this perfect environment challenged the choices of this first couple. The repercussions of their decision is still felt today and replicated in relationships. But woven into the story is a promise of recovery and emancipation. The grace of God is abundant where the failure of man is prevalent.
In today's society, we get a lot of mixed messages when it comes to marriage and the family. Seemingly endless numbers of self-help books line the shelves of every bookstore, but sometimes it's hard to know which sources to trust. We do know that the Bible is the ultimate source for truth. In this two-volume series, Pastor Skip Heitzig explores marriage and family issues through a biblical lens. Discover God's blueprint for building healthy relationships and a godly home.
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Your House, Your Choice Joshua 24:14-15 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Follow carefully how one man and one family made a huge difference in a nation that needed direction and a pattern. Upon reviewing the spectacular history of his people, Joshua stakes his claim—not so much on a physical portion of land as much as on a spiritual and relational heritage that would be markedly different from the other nations around them. The choice was concerning his own household. We face a similar challenge—to shape our world or be shaped by our world. |
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5/5/2002 completed
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God Plans a Wedding Genesis 2:18-25 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Today, we unroll the original blueprints for the structure of a good marriage. We will see and hear what the Divine Architect had in mind, as the very first marriage was planned by God, Himself. Let's go back in time—before the days of humanism, feminism, chauvinism, and polygamy. Let's go back to the days before no-fault divorce and prenuptial agreements. What was God's intention for the wedding and marriage that He planned? |
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5/19/2002 completed
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The Family: A Well-Lubricated Machine Ephesians 5:18-21 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Some engine noises can be very annoying. But the knocks, clangs, grinds and whirring that come from your car are all symptomatic of some problem deep inside. Mechanics are trained to help identify and repair the trouble. If not attended to in time, there may be bigger problems in the future, even complete failure. Today we look at the elements that contribute to a smooth running marriage. These are foundational and must be understood before individual roles are discussed. |
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5/26/2002 completed
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Submission: A Role With a Goal Ephesians 5:22-24 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary God's plan for your life is the best plan for your life. He designed you to live a fulfilling existence that is overflowing with joy. Jesus said, "I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full" (John 10:10). In order to do so, we must function within the parameters of His will for the roles we occupy in life. After discovering last week that being filled with the Spirit and mutual submission is foundational in healthy marriages, today we look at the basic role of a wife. |
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6/2/2002 completed
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The Strong Shelter of a Husband's Love Ephesians 5:25-32 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary OK men, it's your turn today. God's blueprint for the husband in a marriage is in view here. You will discover that the kind of love the Bible speaks about a husband having provides a secure shelter for his wife. This kind of love makes it easy for a woman to submit to you. I believe that the husband holds the keys to a successful relationship by the way he initiates and the way he cultivates love within a home. May God raise up more real men! |
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6/9/2002 completed
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Weeds of Unfaithfulness In the Garden of Love Matthew 5:27-30 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary A fifteenth century nobleman remarked, "It is with our passions, as it is with fire and water. They are good servants but bad masters." Every married couple needs to tend the garden of their love. That means of course pulling out the weeds that would lead to unfaithful behavior. Many a married couple has been burned by the fire of adultery. The flame of passion must burn only for one's spouse. Let's consider how our marriages can stay adultery-proof. |
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6/30/2002 completed
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Building Blocks of Marital Intimacy Proverbs 5:15-23 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Being intimate with someone involves more than merely a physical relationship. Intimacy is a sense of tender caring and affection in which one can be totally vulnerable without the fear of being hurt or misunderstood. Intimacy is essential if a marriage is going to survive, let alone thrive. How about your marriage? Do these following three elements that foster intimacy exist in your marriage? (Ask your spouse if they feel the same way!) |
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7/21/2002 completed
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The Child's Role In a Happy Home Ephesians 6:1-2 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary A young couple, on the way to the hospital to have their second child, heard their six-year-old son give them parting wisdom, "Be sure and get a receipt, so if it's a girl, we can return her!" But we know children are a gift and a heritage from the Lord (see Psalm 127:3). We don't return them. Nor can we exchange our parents for other parents. The ones we have are the ones we must obey and honor. A child contributes to the health and happiness of the home by obedience. |
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7/28/2002 completed
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The World's Most Important Job Ephesians 6:4 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary What job would be more important to the world than a parent? A surgeon, lawyer, president, pastor, or economist? No way! Think of a parent's influence: Every word and deed of a parent is a fiber woven into the character of a child that ultimately determines how that child fits into the fabric of society. In fact, a child identifies his parents with God, whether the adults want that role or not. Today, we begin with a few preliminary truths from a very primary text. |
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8/4/2002 completed
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How to Fashion a Young Life Ephesians 6:4 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary The tender years of youth are malleable and impressionable like soft clay. Parents assume the role of the artist during those years, shaping and molding the young personalities (though each child has his/her own propensities). This task cannot be done haphazardly; it requires caring involvement. A second pass through Ephesians 6:4 reveals some helpful tools in shaping their lives. |
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8/11/2002 completed
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Teach Your Children Well! Proverbs 1-23 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary The kind of curriculum that parents can provide at home for their children is more valuable than any college degree or trade. Parents are to do more than finance their children-they are to bring them up, which as we have already seen, includes involvement and training. A mother and father can provide an ambiance of learning that no other environment on earth can come close to. So what exactly are some of the things that parents should train their children in? |
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8/18/2002 completed
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The Single Parent—When Half Must Be the Whole 1 Kings 17:1-24; 2 Timothy 1:1-18 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary The family has changed on the American landscape. There's no denying it; there's no way of getting around it. Many factors have led to this change but now we must deal with it. One of the toughest roles in this new society is the role of the single parent. Pressures from life's demands, family members, friends, and even the church make this role more difficult. What do single parents need to know and what can the church do to help? |
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8/25/2002 completed
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Living Life Fully While Flying Solo Matthew 19:1-30; 1 Corinthians 7:1-40 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Is singleness a blessing, a gift, or a curse? Should the top priority of a single person be to find a mate? Why is it that singleness is deemed either as inappropriate and mediocre or seen by some as spiritually superior to marriage? As we consider these queries, the most important matter is that single life be full and enriching, a positive experience. Perhaps you've lost your mate or you are still waiting for "the one" or perhaps you're happy to remain single. Whichever category you fall into, let's consider singleness in light of Scripture. |
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9/1/2002 completed
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Finding the Love of Your Life Genesis 24:1-67; 29:1-35 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Concerning dating, someone quipped, "Some people are unmarried for the same reason that some drivers run out of gas. They pass too many filling stations looking for their favorite brand!" This little tongue-in-cheek quote unfortunately is often true. I'm all for getting the "right ingredients" in a person, but you'd better make sure you're using the right checklist. Let's consider two examples from Scripture to discover the principles for finding the love of your life. |
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