Reading

Genesis 3:1-31
v. 6 What are you watching happen in your life right now that you should do something about before the situation gets worse?
v. 12 Who’s fault is it when things go wrong?
What can you say instead of pointing the finger?
Many consider this passage evidence of “the original sin”. But the word “sin” is never used in this passage...what does “original sin” mean?
v. 16-24 What are the consequences of “the fruit of the knowledge of good and evil”?

Read Matthew 26:26-56
Jesus knew what was about to happen. He could run, he could mount a defense… he didn’t. What is his response?
What was Jesus feeling? Why?
Does he get an answer to his prayer?
Were his friends helpful to him?

Read Romans 5:1-21
If you had to put Paul’s message in your own words, what is he saying here?

Read John 15:1-27
What does it mean for Jesus to be the vine?
What does it mean for YOU to be the branch?
What fruit are you bearing in your life because of Christ?
Does anything else stand out to you in this passage?

For Discussion

What stood out to you this week while reading the Word?

The Story of The Fall
We’ve heard this story 1,000 times, did you notice anything new this time?
What was Adam’s “sin”? Is it Eve’s fault?
What was the punishment?
We didn’t die when we ate the fruit...was God lying? What did he mean?
What is “the fall”?
Art of Manliness - Responsibility:
What does it mean to you to “deny yourself and bear your cross”?
What do you make of Jesus pleading with God to “remove this cup from me”? Have you ever asked God for a way out? What happened?
What does it mean for Jesus to be “Lord of my life”? Is it “getting saved” that does it?
What fruit in your life are you rightfully proud of? What fruits are rotten?
Prayer Requests: Have you been neglecting to take responsibility for anything that you’re willing to share with the group? How will you face it?
Who can you share this story with? How will you do it?