Cast Out of the Garden of Eden
For a time—we do not know how long—Adam and Eve were at peace in their beautiful garden. They talked with God as a man would talk with his friend. They did whatever God told them to and did not know of anything evil.
Yet Adam and Eve needed to learn that they must always obey God’s commands. God told Adam and Eve, “You may eat the fruit from all the trees in the garden except one. If you eat the fruit of that tree, you will die.”
Now among the animals there was a serpent, or a snake. Satan, that evil spirit who tempts us to sin, went into the serpent to tempt the woman to sin.
The serpent said to Eve, “You will not die. God knows that if you eat of the fruit, you will become very wise and know what is good and what is evil.”
Eve listened to the serpent. She looked at the fruit, thought of how good it would taste, and wondered if it would really make her wise. Ignoring God’s command, she took the fruit and ate it. Then she gave some to Adam, and he also ate.
That evening when Adam and Eve heard God’s voice, they did not come to Him as before. Fearfully they tried to hide.
Because of their disobedience, God said to Eve, “You will suffer pain and trouble, and your husband will rule over you.” To Adam, God said, “Because you listened to your wife when she told you to do wrong, you, too, must suffer by toiling and sweating among thorns and thistles.” God also cursed the serpent.
Adam and Eve could not stay in their perfect garden home. God sent them out and placed angels and a flaming sword at the entrance.
Genesis 3
Adam and Eve sent out of the garden because of disobedience.
Parents:
For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous. (Romans 5:19)
Children:
1. Who tempted Eve?
2. Why did Adam and Eve hide from God?
3. Who made Adam and Eve leave the garden?