Day 1

Symbol: Apple
Scripture: Genesis 2:4 - 3:24

"And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel."  Genesis 3:15

The Critical Commentary says of verse 15, "The serpent wounds the heel that crushes him; and so Satan would be permitted to afflict the humanity of Christ and bring suffering and persecution on His people. [The offspring of woman] shall bruise thy head -- The serpent's poison is lodged in its head; and a bruise on that part is fatal. Thus, fatal shall be the stroke which Satan shall receive from Christ . . ."  Amazing, isn't it?  From the beginning God had a plan that went for above and beyond the limited understanding of Adam, Eve and Satan.  From before the foundation of the world, God had a plan to redeem His people through His Son. (1 Peter 1:18-20)

Discussion Questions

1. List some of the consequences of Adam and Eve's disobedience to God.

2. One of the consequences was death.  What does 1 Corinthians 15:54-57 say about death?  When are (were) we freed from the power of death? Read Hebrews 2:14, 15.

3. Read Romans 16:20, Revelation 20:3,10.  When will Satan finally be defeated?

Making the Symbol

Cut out an apple shape from red construction paper (or felt).  Glue on a green "leaf".