Covering ourselves with our good works is like Adam and Eve trying to cover themselves with fig leaves. Pauline Epistles God put marks of displeasure on Adam. WebAlthough death was the fruit of Adam's sin, it was by God's grace that His curse did not fall upon Adam. Are not his days also like the days of a hired man? Our use of these terms is not merely cultural, it is Biblical. b. Clarke on nor shall you touch it: Some Jewish writers state that as soon as the woman had asserted this, the serpent pushed her against the tree and said, See, you have touched it, and are still alive; you may therefore safely eat of the fruit, for surely you shall not die.. Adam and Eve were clothed with a garment that was purchased with the life of another. b. Adam and his wife hid themselves: This shows that Adam and Eve knew that their attempt to cover themselves failed. But their eyes were instantly opened to their own sin and rebellion. He was crowned with thorns for us. Despite that, Adam and Eve needed only a bit of prompting from a talking serpent to b. WebCommentary on Genesis 3:16-19. Genesis 3:19. b. By faith in this promise, our first parents, and the patriarchs before the flood, were justified and saved. Our good works are like monopoly money great for monopoly, but not legal tender. WebGenesis 3:19. This curse of the earth was on his head, and wounded him full sore. Johannine Writings Here was the drawn of the gospel day: no sooner was the wound given, than the remedy was provided and revealed. d. He drove out the man; and He placed cherubim at the east of the garden of Eden: Cherubim are always associated with the presence and glory of God (Ezekiel 10, Isaiah 6, Revelation 4). Prophets The tree was not really good for food, though Eve was deceived into thinking it was so. WebGenesis 3 tells the story of paradise lost by the willfulness of human sin. This was a sin problem and Adams wardrobe, fear or self-understanding could not be addressed until the sin problem was addressed. The only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, He has declared Him (John 1:18); and no man has ever seen God in the Person of the Father (1 Timothy 6:16). Though he is the tempter, we are the sinners. God bid man go out; told him he should no longer occupy and enjoy that garden: but man liked the place, and was unwilling to leave it, therefore God made him go out. Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness. His victory over Satan thereby. Unto And Christ's sufferings are continued in the sufferings of the saints for his name. c. She took of its fruit and ate: Satan could tempt Eve, but she didnt have to take it. He became obedient unto death. Genesis 4. Our first parents were shut out from the privileges of their state of innocency, yet they were not left to despair. First, she gave in to the lust of the flesh (saw that it was good for food), then she gave in to the lust of the eyes (pleasant to the eyes), then she gave in to the pride of life (desirable to make one wise). But man was only sent to till the ground out of which he was taken. The Whole Bible (Genesis 3:22-24) God sets cherubim to guard the Tree of Life. Was he crowned with thorns, and do you wonder that they grow up around your feet? The Old Testament And still the devil draws people into his interest, by suggesting to them hard thoughts of God, and false hopes of advantage by sin. WebGenesis 3:14-19. Did sweat come in with sin? When we know and remember the consequences of sin, we are more likely to give up the passing pleasures of sin (Hebrews 11:25). It is good to feel guilty when you have done something wrong, and having no sense of guilt or shame is worse. WebGenesis 3. Please see Blue Letter Bible's Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. In Satans direct challenge, he tries to get Eve to doubt the badness of sin. WebLot and his family flee toward the nearby city of Zoar while God rains sulfur and fire onto Sodom and Gomorrah. Cool of the day is literally the breeze of the day. From Hebrew geography and culture, we might guess this means late afternoon or early evening. Yes, I am sure he has, and it is well said; and by his grace I will abide by it. He did a poor job of relating to his wife the word God gave him. iv. He pressed upon them greatly Partly because he would by no means have them to expose themselves to the perils and insults which he was aware awaited their Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. 1. God came to them personally, addressing Adam and Eve directly. (14,15) The punishment of mankind. In this vivid way, Jesus bore the curse for us. Historical Books a. 1. In all probability the reptile called the serpent was a nobler creature before the Fall than now. Poetical Books If this is true, it wasnt so strange to Eve that an angelic being might appear to her in the form of a beautiful pre-curse serpent. When Adam and Eve saw their nakedness and felt terrible about it, it didnt feel good but it was good. Prophets In 1995, New Age influence made it all the way to the White House. Albeit that henceforth all he ate was to be with the sweat of his face, yet still he was to have enough to eat, and he was to live on. (Spurgeon). They must have thought, Its our turn next!. As with every temptation, God had made for Eve a way of escape (1 Corinthians 10:13). GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. Not in the dead of night when the natural glooms of darkness might have increased the terrors of the criminal, not in the heat of the day, lest he should imagine that God come in the heat of passion; not in the early morning, as if in haste to slay, but at the close of the day, for God is long-suffering, slow to anger, and of great mercy. (Spurgeon). If this fruit is something good for her, why doesnt God want her to have it? 16-19 The woman, for her sin, is condemned to a state of sorrow, and of subjection; proper punishments of that sin, in which she had sought to gratify the desire of her eye, and of the flesh, and her pride. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Use semicolons to separate groups: 'Gen;Jdg;Psa-Mal' or 'Rom 3-12;Mat 1:15;Mat 5:12-22', There are options set in 'Advanced Options', The Whole Bible God Himself ate first of the fruit of the tree, and then He created the world. d. To the woman: Satan brought his temptation against the woman because he perceived she was more vulnerable to attack. Sin has corrupted both the willing submission of the wife and the loving headship of the husband. The way to the tree of life was shut. But the tree was nothing more than a restraint on Adam and Eve. i. Eve does not seem to know the name of this tree; she only calls it the tree in the midst of the garden, instead of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil (Genesis 2:17). God came to them patiently, waiting for the cool of the day the evening time. v. This is the first gospel sermon that was ever delivered upon the surface of this earth. Christ baffled Satan's temptations, rescued souls out of his hands. Perhaps there is a note of sarcasm by God here (as Elijah used in 1 Kings 18:27), regarding Satans empty promise to become like gods. a. I heard Your voice in the garden, and I was afraid: Sin made Adam afraid of Gods presence and afraid of Gods voice. God confronted Adams problem squarely. a. Revelation 12:9 and 20:2 speak of the dragon, that serpent of old, who is the Devil and Satan. Historical Books Beings engaged in evil designs have no other way of going, but with tricks, devices, concealments, double meanings. Blessed is he who watches, and keeps his garments, lest he walk naked and they see his shame (Revelation 16:15). In our courts of law, we do not require men to answer questions which would incriminate them, but God does; and, at the last great day, the ungodly will be condemned on their own confession of guilt (Spurgeon). He did not disclose his design at first, but he put a question which seemed innocent. The Gospels b. Your sorrow and your conception; in pain you shall bring forth children: The first curse upon women is a broad one. ii. This is because, in this picture, the serpent (a personification of sin and rebellion) is made of bronze (a metal associated with judgment, since it is made with fire). Sin is failure to do what God has commanded us. i. i. Gods plan wasnt defeated when Adam and Eve sinned because Gods plan was to bring forth something greater than man in the innocence of Eden. Passwords should have at least 6 characters. As a result of the fall, man no longer rules easily; he must fight from his headship. The woman, for her sin, is condemned to a state of sorrow, and of subjection; proper punishments of that sin, in which she had sought to gratify the desire of her eye, and of the flesh, and her pride. 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; Adam and Eve were now miserable comforters to each other! Now the creature Satan used to tempt Eve would be a low, groveling creature. And the LORD God said to the serpent: When God spoke to Adam and to Eve, He questioned each of them. Before they sinned, they would have welcomed God's gracious visits with humble joy; but now he was become a terror to them. Those who are willing to take the pleasure and profit of sin, are backward to take the blame and shame of it. Believe this (Spurgeon). Who then can say that Adam's sin had but little harm in it? Robbins is also recognized as a leader in the New Age movement. Behold our Lord in his human nature sore bruised: he was betrayed, bound, accused, buffeted, scourged, spit upon. (Genesis 3:8-9) Adam and Eve hide from God; God calls out to them. iii. God announced that Satan would wound the Messiah (you shall bruise His heel), but the Messiah would crush Satan with a mortal wound (He shall bruise your head). iv. As He creates and destroys worlds, so will you have the power to create and destroy. Having food and a covering, let them be content; they are as well off as Adam and Eve. Wisdom Literature Without a revelation of mercy, giving some hope of forgiveness, the convinced sinner would sink into despair, and be hardened. General Epistles Because she was the mother of all living: Adam named her Eve, even though she was not a mother at all at the time. This is the last historical mention of the garden of Eden in the Bible. In toil you shall eat of it Many have speculated that Adam sinned because he didnt want Eve to be alone in the fall, and he ate of the fruit out of a romantic impulse. Now the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. Error: Passwords should have at least 6 characters, Error: Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. She couldnt rightly say, the devil made me do it.. Because you have heeded the voice of your wife: It wasnt just as if Adam took Eves advice. Like a servant who earnestly desires the shade, and like a hired man who eagerly looks for his wages (Job 7:1-2). His life also is but short; considering how full of trouble his days are, it is in favour to him that they are few. By the sweat of your face you shall eat bread, till you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken; for you are dust, and to dust you shall return.. WebGenesis 3:17. b. (Genesis 3:10-12) Adam tries to explain his sin. After the curse, it still produced good, but thorns and thistles will come faster and easier than good fruit. Also, there is a continual struggle between the wicked and the godly in this world. Of course, it was a good idea to completely avoid the temptation; no good could come from massaging the fruit youre not supposed to eat. We need to let Jesus cover us (Revelation 3:5, 18), and put on Jesus Himself as our covering garment (Galatians 3:27). God obviously knew where they were but He also knew a gulf had been made between Him and man, a gulf that He Himself would have to bridge. e. The woman whom You gave to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I ate: Adams attempt to blame Eve is completely consistent with human nature. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point He quoted the command wrong. WebGenesis 19. 2. e. Made themselves coverings: After making their coverings, Adam and Eve waited. He chose to be with Eve instead of obeying God. This was how the LORD had fellowship with Adam and Eve, in a very natural, close, intimate way. i. Jesus was tempted in the same three-fold way: an appeal to the physical appetites, an appeal to covetous and emotional desires, and an appeal to pride (Matthew 4:1-11). The serpent (Lucifer) deceives EveShe and then Adam partake of the forbidden fruitHer Seed (Christ) will bruise the serpents headThe roles of woman A gracious promise is here made of Christ, as the Deliverer of fallen man from the power of Satan. Satan questioned whether it were a sin or not, to eat of this tree. Wisdom Literature Did death come in with sin? Because of this, God has implanted it in the minds of men that more modesty is appropriate for these areas of our body. Eve was responsible.