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Paradise lost; promise planted

We kick off our Christmas series, "Eden's Promise," and explore the fascinating story of the Garden of Eden and its connection to the holiday season. Discover how the plan for redemption didn't start in a manger, but in a garden, full of unexpected twists and promises. We dive into what life was like before Adam and Eve's sin, and how hope and redemption were part of the plan all along.

Daily Devotions

Day 1: Eden's Promise

Devotional:

Today, we start our journey into understanding Eden's Promise. In this series, we learn that redemption was planned in a garden long before Jesus was born in a manger. The Garden of Eden was a place of beauty and pure relationship with God. Before Adam and Eve made choices that changed everything, there was peace, provision, and purpose. God had already planned to redeem us because He loves us.

Reflection Questions:

  1. What do you think it was like to live in the Garden of Eden before sin entered?
  2. How does knowing that God had a plan for redemption from the start make you feel?

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Day 2: The Problem of Sin

Devotional:

Adam and Eve's choice to disobey God had consequences. They doubted God’s goodness and chose to listen to the serpent. This brought sin into the world. Sin separates us from God, but remember, God didn't turn away from them. Instead, He had a plan to fix what was broken. This part of the story shows us how much we need God and His forgiveness.

Reflection Questions:

  1. Have you ever made a choice you wish you could take back?