Part 2: The Fall: How Will You Deal With Disappointment?

TELLING GOD’S STORY

PART - 2

1. THE NATURE OF OUR SIN.

“‘You won’t die!’ the serpent replied to the woman. ‘God knows that your eyes will be opened as soon as you eat it, and you will be like God, knowing both good and evil.’ The woman was convinced. She saw that the tree was beautiful and its fruit looked delicious, and she wanted the wisdom it would give her. So she took some of the fruit and ate it. Then she gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it, too.”

Genesis 3:4-6 (NLT)

• What led to The Fall–doubt in God.

• Key Question: How will you deal with the disappointment you will face in this fallen world?

2. EXPECT PAIN IN THIS FALLEN WORLD.

“There once was a man named Job who lived in the land of Uz. He was blameless—a man of complete integrity. He feared God and stayed away from evil.”

Job 1:1 (NLT)

“I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

John 16:33 (NIV)

3. GOD IS WORKING EVEN WHEN YOU CAN’T SEE HIM WORKING IN THIS FALLEN WORLD.

“Jesus replied, ‘You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.’”

John 13:7 (NIV)

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.”

Romans 8:28 (NIV)

• Don’t let your limited perspective assume what a limitless God is doing.

4. GOD CARES DEEPLY ABOUT YOUR JOY IN THIS FALLEN WORLD.

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

Romans 15:13 (NIV)

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds.”

James 1:2 (NIV)

• God’s Plan A for your life is always better than your Plan A for your life.

• In this fallen world, God is faithful.

“So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you.”

Deuteronomy 31:6 (NLT)

MY NEXT STEP TODAY IS TO:

• Have the anchor of knowing that God can be trusted in our pain and disappointments.

• Get more information about our next Baptism Day on April 17th - Easter Sunday.

• Sign up for the Spring Session of Groups by texting NEXT to 432.200.9141.

This week’s Reading Plan and blog/podcast:

• YouVersion® Bible App Reading Plan: “When Disappointment Strikes” (4 days)

• Blog and podcast: “An Invitation to Repentance”