Text: Genesis 3:1-7
Preached by: Pastor Van Morris
Main Idea: Children are born into a world that is in rebellion against its Creator.
Introduction
In this text, the “world” is mankind organized in rebellion against God; a spiritual force that is the antithesis of the kingdom of God. It is the whole circle of earthly goods, endowments, riches, and pleasures which, although hollow and fleeting, stir desire, seduce from God, and are obstacles to the cause of Christ.
Your child was born into a world that has been blinded through deception.
Genesis 3:1-7
Your child was born into a world that sin has invaded.
Romans 5:12
Your child was born into a world that goes contrary to the will of God.
Ephesians 2:1-3
Your child was born into a world that is passing away.
1 John 2:17
Psalm 24:1; John 3:16
By giving His Son to a deceived, broken world, God is saying that we were meant for Jesus, and that only in Jesus can all that has fallen apart be healed.
Application Questions
1. Though you may not have children yet, what were your thoughts as the reality of the kind of world we live in was presented?
2. What are some of the messages the world tries to deceive children with? What are the gospel truths they should know to protect them?
3. What life experiences have you had that have helped you understand the fact that the world is an impermanent place, already subject to passing away?
4. How does knowing that the world belongs to and is loved by God help you when you are confronted with the world’s obvious brokenness?
5. How would you offer the gospel to a child? How might it be different from presenting the gospel to an adult?
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