Eve’s Story: The Need for Hope

Study Questions

Genesis 2:22 – 3:21; John 14:1-6

• What was Eve’s experience in her first home, the garden (Gen 2:22-25)?  What was the nature of Eve’s first sin (Gen 3:2-6)?  How is Eve’s sin similar to some of your own?
• What was lost to Eve as a consequence of that sin (Gen 3:7, 10, 16, 22)? Recall also what the disciples had given up in order to follow Jesus.  What losses or struggles are you experiencing now?   
• Eve lost her first home.  Did Eve have reason to hope that God still cared for her even in her sin (Gen 3:21)? The disciples gave up their home and were about to lose their leader.  What hope did Jesus give for his troubled followers experiencing great loss (John 14:1-3)?  
• Who is the one that has prepared a home for you and will become the way there (John 14:2-6)?   What feelings rise up for you knowing your future is dependent on Jesus?
• This Christmas season consider whom you might extend your home or your hospitality to in order to offer hope of a better future and a hope in Jesus.