9.16.18
This is what we talked about in the Jr. High class on September 16. Even if your student is in high school you can use the following thoughts and questions to have a spiritual conversation as a family. Don’t emphasize having the right answer, but focus on spending time discussing the Word as a family.
Scripture
Genesis 3:1-7,14-21
Session Summary
God planted the garden of Eden and set Adam in it (Gen. 2:8). God gave Adam everything he would need: food, water, animals, and finally a helper “corresponding to him” (Gen. 2:20). The one thing God instructed Adam not to do was this: eat fruit from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. However, as often happens to many of us, Adam and Eve were tempted to take the one thing they were told they couldn’t have. What happened as a result? Sin entered the world and everything in the world has been corrupted by it since that time. So, we are still prone to disobey and follow our own wisdom rather than acknowledging that sin leads to death and only God leads to life.
Conversation Questions
• What are some situations in which our family is tempted to place blame on each other? How does the reality of sin and Adam and Eve’s story change that?
• How can our family stand on the truth of God’s Word when the world often sends the message to “follow your heart” or “trust yourself”?
• In what ways does Adam and Eve’s story show our family the problem with following our own wisdom or trusting ourselves?
• What are some ways God can specifically use our family in restoring all things to Himself?
Family Challenge
Take a minute to scroll through social media feeds, the news, or to talk about issues in the lives of your family or friends. Discuss together the reality that sin has broken the world and is the root problem for all other problems we face. Choose specific items or areas of brokenness to pray over each day this week. If you come up with several prayer requests, allow each family member to pray over a different one each day. Instead of stressing over the issues brokenness has caused in our world, pray for God’s healing and repentance among His people.
Scripture
Genesis 3:1-7,14-21
Session Summary
God planted the garden of Eden and set Adam in it (Gen. 2:8). God gave Adam everything he would need: food, water, animals, and finally a helper “corresponding to him” (Gen. 2:20). The one thing God instructed Adam not to do was this: eat fruit from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. However, as often happens to many of us, Adam and Eve were tempted to take the one thing they were told they couldn’t have. What happened as a result? Sin entered the world and everything in the world has been corrupted by it since that time. So, we are still prone to disobey and follow our own wisdom rather than acknowledging that sin leads to death and only God leads to life.
Conversation Questions
• What are some situations in which our family is tempted to place blame on each other? How does the reality of sin and Adam and Eve’s story change that?
• How can our family stand on the truth of God’s Word when the world often sends the message to “follow your heart” or “trust yourself”?
• In what ways does Adam and Eve’s story show our family the problem with following our own wisdom or trusting ourselves?
• What are some ways God can specifically use our family in restoring all things to Himself?
Family Challenge
Take a minute to scroll through social media feeds, the news, or to talk about issues in the lives of your family or friends. Discuss together the reality that sin has broken the world and is the root problem for all other problems we face. Choose specific items or areas of brokenness to pray over each day this week. If you come up with several prayer requests, allow each family member to pray over a different one each day. Instead of stressing over the issues brokenness has caused in our world, pray for God’s healing and repentance among His people.
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