Jesse Tree 2: The Fall

Second Symbol of the Jesse Tree: Fruit in the Garden of Eden
(Adam & Eve—the first sin)

Genesis 3:1–24

1 John 1:5-10

God created the world… And it fell.

Eve stretched for the forbidden fruit, and Adam (who was with her) did nothing. Sin can be an act of commission (doing wrong)  or omission (a failure to do the right thing). We sin by our actions and inactions.

  

Adam and Eve both sinned and all of creation was tragically fractured, no longer reflecting God's created goodness.

...which is why we need a savior. Why we need Christ. And why the reign of Jesus was long-expected and awaited.

Pray:

God of all grace and mercy,
I look around at our hurting world and recognize that I have caused some of its pain.

I don't mean to and sometimes, I don't even notice it.

I don't know where or how to stand for justice.

so my sin is always before me.

And I need you to make it right.

So come quickly, Christ.

Come be with us and bring your healing grace. Show me the way to live.

Amen.