Summary: Genesis 3:1-7
If we look around, it is not hard to see something is not right. The problem of evil is not a new thing but something that has been plaguing God’s creation for a long time. Adam and Eve disobeyed God and tried to find their own solution. This started the struggle of humanity to live apart from God and choose our own way over Him. God has addressed this problem of evil with a permanent solution in Jesus. Because of Jesus, there will one day be no more evil, death, or sorrow—only a beautiful life walking with God as we were made to do.
What does this say about God?
God cares about the problem of evil! People are often tempted to point the finger at God as the reason bad things happen but evil does not come from Him. He has given the complete solution to evil in Jesus and is ready to address the evil in your heart and give you a new life in Him.
Parent Kick-Off
Share personally what God revealed to you through the sermon.
Discussion with Younger Kids
- What does it mean if we say something is evil? Where does evil come from?
- How do we know that God is against evil and cares about getting rid of it?
Discussion With Older Kids
- What are some ways you have seen evil in the world?
- How can we know that God cares about evil and is doing something about it?
Discussion with Teens
- What are some of the ways you have seen evil in the world? What about in yourself?
- How does it encourage you to know God cares about addressing the problem of evil and has a permanent solution for it in Jesus? How can you go to Him when you are struggling with evil in the world and your life?
Memory Verse
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life. —John 3:16
Prayer
Pray and thank God for how He has addressed the problem of evil from the very beginning. Pray as you wrestle with the problem of evil in the world and in your own hearts.
