6th Grade Religion: Genesis 3: Expulsion from Eden

Quote Genesis 3:15.

"I will put enmity (hatred) between you and woman, your offspring and hers. He will crush your head and you will strike his heel."

How did Eve explain to God why she ate the fruit?

"The serpent tricked me so I ate it."

What was God's command regarding the tree in the middle of the garden?

"You shall not touch or eat of the fruit of the tree in the middle of the garden or you will die." - God

All 3 conditions required before a mortal sin is committed:

1. grave matter - the sin in question must be of a grave matter. 2. full knowledge - the sin must be committed with full knowledge of its gravity 3. full consent - the sin must be committed with full consent of the will

Venial Sin

A less serious sin which does not destroy our friendship with God. Venial sins do not kill the sanctifying grace in our souls. A million venial sins won't "add up" to a mortal sin, but a habit of venial sin makes it easier to commit a mortal sin.

What does God create first in this creation story?

A man

What were both trying to do?

Blame other people for their actions instead of taking responsibility.

What command does God give the man regarding the tree?

Don't eat it or you will die.

How does God create man? (verse 7)

God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.

What did God place in the middle of the garden?

God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground--trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food. In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.

What is significant about the rib?

God takes rib from the side of Adam to create man's equal partner.

What does God create for the man, and what does He allow the man to do?

He created animals for man. God allowed man to name the animals and have dominion over them.

How did he create her?

He put the man into a deep sleep and took out his rib and put it in the woman.

How did Adam explain to God why he had eaten the apple?

He said, "The woman you put here with me gave it to me, so I ate it."

What tactics or strategies did the serpent use to tempt Eve?

I. The serpent makes God out to be the "bad guy." 2. The serpent is a liar - he twisted the truth.

Who is the new Adam?

Jesus

Who is new Eve?

Mary

Mortal Sin

Mortal sin = spiritual death. A very serious sin (murder). A mortal sin severs (ends) our friendship with God and kills the sanctifying grace in our souls. Without sanctifying grace in our souls, we are not fit for Heaven. It ends our relationship with God and turns man away from God.

Define original sin.

The first sin committed by Adam and Eve. This sin is something all humans inherit. We do not choose to commit it, but we are born with it. Baptism washes away original sin.

How did she regard the tree after the serpent's temptation?

The fruit on the tree was pleasing to the eye and she desired wisdom.

What if any one of the mortal sin conditions are not met?

The person is guilty of a venial sin. One cannot accidentally commit a mortal sin and fall into hell. Mortal sin requires a deliberate choice on the part of the sinner.

Why did both Adam and Eve hide from God after their sin?

They realize they were naked and they felt ashamed.

Jesus gave the power to forgive sins in his name to the church. He told his apostles, "Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained (John 20:22-23). What does this mean?

This means the apostles and their successors, the priests and bishops of the Catholic Church, can forgive sins in Jesus' name.

Why did God create the woman?

To be a suitable partner for a man.

Did Eve have full understanding of God's command?

Yes. Eve repeated God's command back to the serpent.

What were the punishments for their sins?

a. The Serpent - He was cursed among all animals. He would crawl on his belly and eat dirt the rest of his life. b. Eve - She would experience pain in childbirth c. Adam - He had to work extremely hard to provide food and shelter.

The story states that God planted a ____________ in __________ and placed in it ____________ whom He created.

garden in Eden and placed in it man

All sin is an _____ against God and a ______ of his perfect love and justice.

offense rejection