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Welcome new and returning Faith Seekers!
In today's reading, we explore two powerful passages from Scripture - Genesis 3:1-17 and Isaiah 9:1-7.

📖 Genesis 3 - The Expulsion from Eden recounts the tragic fall of humanity, where Adam and Eve disobey God. One of the most foundational chapters in the Bible, Genesis 3 gives us an understanding of sin, human nature, and the need for redemption. It tells the story of the Fall of Man, where Adam and Eve, deceived by the serpent (Satan), disobey God by eating from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. This act of disobedience introduces sin into the world, bringing guilt, shame, suffering, and separation from God. Through their exile from the Garden of Eden, we see the beginning of mankind’s need for a Savior.

🌟 Isaiah 9 brings hope, prophesying the coming of the Messiah—Jesus Christ. This passage speaks of a great light shining in the darkness and the birth of a child who will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

These two chapters are deeply connected: Genesis 3 discusses sin and separation from God—while Isaiah 9 gives us God’s promise of salvation through Jesus Christ. Jesus is the fulfillment of this prophecy, the one who came to undo the curse of sin by offering Himself as a sacrifice for our forgiveness. Through His death and resurrection, we are restored to God’s grace, reversing the consequences of the Fall.

Genesis 3 is not just ancient history; it is the story of every person. We all experience the temptation to doubt God, to go our own way, and to suffer the consequences of sin. But just as God pursued Adam and Eve even after they sinned, He still seeks after us today, offering redemption through Jesus Christ.

🙏 May this reading strengthen your faith and remind you of God's eternal love and redemption.