Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7
“At the Very Beginning”
First Sunday in Lent
Rev. Benjamin J. Wines
This Sunday is The First Sunday in Lent.
Rev. Benjamin Wines will bring the message, “At the Very Beginning”. Our Scripture passage comes from Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 and our Call to Worship comes from Psalm 32. We look forward to joining you in this time of Worship.
Call to Worship (from Psalm 32)
Leader: Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven,
People: Whose sin is covered.
Leader: Happy are those to whom the Lord imputes no iniquity,
People: And in whose spirit there is no deceit.
Leader: While I kept silence, my body wasted away through my groaning all day long.
People: For day and night your hand was heavy upon me;
Leader: My strength was dried up as by the heat of summer.
People: Then I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not hide my iniquity;
Leader: I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,”
People: And you forgave the guilt of my sin.
Leader: Therefore let all who are faithful offer prayer to you;
People: At a time of distress, the rush of mighty waters shall not reach them.
Leader: You are a hiding place for me; you preserve me from trouble;
People: You surround me with glad cries of deliverance.
Questions for Further Reflection:
In this passage, Adam and Eve give in to Satan’s temptations.
Why is Satan able to tempt them?
Why do we continue to struggle with sin today?