The origin of evil – Genesis 3
•	What are the popular understandings of the origin of evil?  Do people have a clear idea of why evil is in the world?
•	Can God really not be held - at least in part - responsible for the first sin?  How does James 1:13-14 help us?  Who is responsible for the first sin?
•	Describe the factors which led to the woman and the man eating the forbidden fruit.  In what ways does the first sin anticipate all sins?
•	Is Genesis 3 realistic when it describes the first sin leading to a curse on the whole earth?
•	A popular objection to the God of the Bible is that he cannot be a God of love if he allows suffering.  How might Genesis 3 help you to explain the answer to this objection?
•	Christian responses to this passage might include – repent, confess, trust, hope and more.  How is God calling you as an individual to respond? 

The origin of evil – Genesis 3
•	What are the popular understandings of the origin of evil?  Do people have a clear idea of why evil is in the world?
•	Can God really not be held - at least in part - responsible for the first sin?  How does James 1:13-14 help us?  Who is responsible for the first sin?
•	Describe the factors which led to the woman and the man eating the forbidden fruit.  In what ways does the first sin anticipate all sins?
•	Is Genesis 3 realistic when it describes the first sin leading to a curse on the whole earth?
•	A popular objection to the God of the Bible is that he cannot be a God of love if he allows suffering.  How might Genesis 3 help you to explain the answer to this objection?
•	Christian responses to this passage might include – repent, confess, trust, hope and more.  How is God calling you as an individual to respond? 

The origin of evil – Genesis 3
•	What are the popular understandings of the origin of evil?  Do people have a clear idea of why evil is in the world?
•	Can God really not be held - at least in part - responsible for the first sin?  How does James 1:13-14 help us?  Who is responsible for the first sin?
•	Describe the factors which led to the woman and the man eating the forbidden fruit.  In what ways does the first sin anticipate all sins?
•	Is Genesis 3 realistic when it describes the first sin leading to a curse on the whole earth?
•	A popular objection to the God of the Bible is that he cannot be a God of love if he allows suffering.  How might Genesis 3 help you to explain the answer to this objection?
•	Christian responses to this passage might include – repent, confess, trust, hope and more.  How is God calling you as an individual to respond?