Leaving A Legacy

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Overview:

This 16-part Bible study series, “Leaving a Legacy,” is designed to inspire and equip individuals to live intentionally and make a lasting impact on the world around them. Each session focuses on biblical principles that encourage participants to embrace their God-given purpose, make wise decisions, and actively serve others. Through the exploration of key themes such as faith, courage, and the importance of community, this series will challenge you to rise above life’s challenges and become a blessing to those around you. By understanding your purpose and taking action, you can create a meaningful legacy that resonates for generations to come.

Message from Marsh: “May your personal walk with the Lord lead you to be transformed, renewed, and blessed.”

Marsh

Founder/President

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Part II: Adam - The Legacy of Sin

This Bible study explores the life of Adam, the first man created by God, and the lasting impact of his choices. Through Adam’s story, we’ll see the devastating effects of sin and the importance of obedience to God.

Opening Prayer

Heavenly Father, as we study the life of Adam, open our eyes to see the seriousness of sin and its far-reaching consequences. Help us learn from his mistakes and choose obedience to you. Give us wisdom and insight as we discuss these truths. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Key Lesson: The Far-Reaching Impact of Sin

Adam’s story serves as a powerful reminder of how our choices can have consequences that extend far beyond our own lives. When Adam disobeyed God’s command in the Garden of Eden, it set in motion a chain of events that would affect all of humanity.

In Romans 5:12, Paul explains the far-reaching impact of Adam’s sin: “Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all people, because all sinned.”

This verse highlights several important truths:

1. Sin entered the world through one man’s disobedience: Adam’s choice to eat the forbidden fruit introduced sin into the previously perfect world God had created.

2. Death came because of sin: The spiritual death (separation from God) that Adam experienced immediately, and the physical death that followed, became the reality for all of humanity.

3. All people are affected by Adam’s sin: We inherit a sinful nature and live in a fallen world because of Adam’s disobedience.

The story of Adam reminds us that our actions can have consequences that extend far beyond our own lives. Just as Adam’s sin affected all of humanity, our choices today can impact future generations. This underscores the importance of living with wisdom and obedience to God.

However, the story doesn’t end with Adam’s failure. God, in His mercy, provided a solution to the problem of sin. In Romans 5:17, we read: “For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive God’s abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ!”

Through Jesus Christ, God offers redemption and the opportunity to leave a legacy of faith rather than sin. While we can’t undo the effects of Adam’s sin, we can choose to live in obedience to God and point others to the hope found in Christ.

Discussion Questions:

1. Read Genesis 3:1-19. What strikes you about the interaction between the serpent, Eve, and Adam? How do you see the progression of temptation and sin in this passage?

2. How does understanding the far-reaching consequences of Adam’s sin impact your view of the seriousness of sin in your own life?

3. In what ways do you see the effects of Adam’s sin in the world around us today?

4. Read Romans 5:12-21. How does Paul contrast the legacy of Adam with the legacy of Christ? What hope does this give us?

5. How can we be more mindful of the potential long-term impact of our choices? What are some practical ways we can seek to leave a legacy of faith rather than sin?

Closing Prayer

Lord, thank you for the lessons we can learn from Adam’s life. Help us to take sin seriously and to recognize its far-reaching consequences. We’re grateful for your mercy and for the redemption you offer through Jesus Christ. Give us the strength to live in obedience to you and to leave a legacy that points others to your grace. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Continue to Part III: Noah - A Legacy of Faith and Obedience

Or use these links to navigate to various parts of this study:

Overview | Part I | Part II | Part III | Part IV | Part V | Part VI | Part VII | Part VIII

Part IX | Part X | Part XI | Part XII | Part XIII | Part XIV | Part XV | Part XVI

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