2013 JUNE WEEK THREE LESSON

STUDY 24

FORGIVENESS I – DEALING WITH DISOBEDIENCE

Main Texts: Genesis 2:15-17; 3: 8-13

Memory Verse: Romans. 3:23

This study looks at the destructive nature of the sin of disobedience and the need to seek forgiveness from God when we sin against Him or our fellow humans. In seeking forgiveness we genuinely accept responsibility for things done or said which have brought any form of pain and displeasure to our fellow humans and ultimately to God.

God is holy and hates sin. He requires those who draw to him in fellowship to share in His righteous nature. Similarly He expects all men to live responsibly in keeping with the purpose for which He created us. Thus though He punishes sin, (Gen 6:5-7) God is also ever seeking to save through forgiveness, all those under the burden of sin (Gen 3:14-15).

Study Questions

1.    How does God expect man to live at peace? Gen 2:16-17

2.    What is sin? Gen 3:11

3.    What does sin do to man’s fellowship with God? Gen 3:8-10

4.    How does sin affect man’s relationship with his fellow humans? Gen 3:12

5.    What is forgiveness? 2 Chronicles 7:14

6.    How can we receive forgiveness of sins? I John 1:8-10

7.    How do you express your need for forgiveness?

Conclusion

God expects us to walk in obedience to His word to maintain constant fellowship with Him. He loves us, and is ever ready to forgive us our sins. But we should not take His love for granted to walk in disobedience. For He will always punish disobedience in keeping with His holiness. Yet when we turn from our wicked ways God restores us to Himself in fellowship. When we genuinely ask for forgiveness He hears us, and guides us to continue to enjoy meaningful fellowship with Him, and with those we might have offended.

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