The Lamb King

Chapter 3 The Fall of Humankind (Before 4000 BC)

Heartbreakingly, Adam and Eve listened to Satan’s persua- sions and violated God’s instruction. They did not trust in God’s goodness and love toward them; instead they believed the lie Satan told, that they would not die, if they disobeyed God. Immediately after they disobeyed, it was as though their eyes were opened, and they became aware of good and evil. They tried to hide from God, attempting to cover their shame by covering themselves with leaves. In love, God sought them out and provided animal skins to cover them. In this we see the very first blood sacrifice used to atone for (cover) humankind’s sin. Because of Adam and Eve’s actions, they, and all humankind would now live in a world with sin and death, no longer in the beautiful garden experiencing perfect fellowship with God.

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