Genesis 3 – The Fall of Man

Reading & Study Guide

Opening Scripture — Genesis 3:6 (KJV)
“And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food… she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat…”

Teaching

Genesis 3 introduces sin.

The serpent questioned God’s word. That is where the fall began—not with action, but with doubt.

Eve saw, desired, and took. Adam followed. And in that moment, sin entered the world.

What was once pure became broken. Shame replaced innocence. Fear replaced fellowship.

Yet even in judgment, God gave a promise—the first glimpse of redemption.

Genesis 3 shows both the depth of sin and the beginning of God’s plan to overcome it.

Key Truth

Sin separates—but God provides a way back.

Life Application

Where are you tempted to question God’s word?

Sin always promises something good—but delivers destruction.

Stay grounded in truth. Trust what God has said.

Study Questions

1. How did the serpent challenge God’s word?

2. What led Eve to take the fruit?

3. What changed immediately after sin entered?

4. What was God’s response?

5. Where do you see hope in this chapter?

Reflection / Journaling

What areas of your life are vulnerable to temptation?

Are you trusting God’s word—or questioning it?

Prayer

Lord, guard my heart from deception.
Help me to trust Your word fully.
Forgive me where I have fallen short.
Lead me in truth and righteousness.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.