WEEK TWO SERMON:FALL

when we observe the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness…we see that the enemy always uses truths to manupulate humans into arriving at wrong conclusion.

we will comapre the story of adam and even to that of shidrack mishack and abednego

Satan quotes Scripture accurately, but applies it deceptively, twisting truth to create doubt, insecurity, and confusion.

This is the same strategy he used with Eve:

He took something true (“God said you cannot eat from this tree”)

And twisted it into a false conclusion (“God is holding out on you… He doesn’t want you to be like Him”).

1. Sin Begins With a Lie

Genesis 3:1–6

The serpent attacks Eve with a comment that makes her doubt God’s goodness. so much so that she cant ask God if what the sepent said is true.

Eve begins to believe God is withholding something and that she is inadequate.

Humanity falls into sin because of a lie that creates insecurity and distrust.

2. We Still Internalize Lies Today

Just like Eve, we often internalize comments that aren’t true.

We reshape ourselves to avoid fitting negative labels.

We rebel or act out to fill a need that never existed.

Sin often begins with believing a lie about God or ourselves.

3. Sin Exposes Our Separation From God

Romans 3:21–23

The Law was given to show us the severity of sin and the gap between us and God.

The Law cannot save us — it reveals our need for a Savior.

All people are fallen, broken, and separated from God because of sin.

4. Shame Reveals the Truth

Adam and Eve’s rebellion didn’t give them what they hoped for.

Instead of becoming “more,” they became ashamed.

Shame exposes the reality that sin never satisfies — it only reveals our need for Jesus.

5. Confession Opens the Door to Redemption

1 John 1:8–10 and the story of shadrak mishak and abednego. in Daniel 3

No one is righteous on their own; everyone sins.

God provides a path toward forgiveness: confession.

For unbelievers: confession is the first step toward salvation.

For believers: confession is a daily reminder that we need Jesus continually.

Can you think of a modern example where a half-truth or a small twist on something true leads people to doubt God's goodness?

What are some lies people today internalize about themselves or about God, and how can we learn to reject them?

What is the difference between shame that points us back to Jesus and shame that just makes us want to hide?

How is the "confession of faith" shown by Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego different from the "confession of sin" in 1 John 1:8–10, and why do believers need both?