📖 Genesis Part 12: Confronted by God — The First Divine Interrogation
May 25, 2025 | Text: Genesis 3:8–13
🎙️ Sermon by Pastor Sherman Burkhead
In this pivotal sermon from our Genesis: From Creation to Covenant series, we explore the moment when God first confronts fallen humanity—not to crush, but to call. Genesis 3:8–13 reveals the heart of a holy yet merciful God who lovingly pursues sinners to expose their guilt, draw them to confession, and reveal the need for a Savior.
Theme: God confronts sinners not to destroy, but to restore.
Proposition: Because God lovingly confronts sinners to expose their hearts and lead them to repentance, we must respond with honesty, humility, and hope in Christ.
🔍 Sermon Outline:
The Divine Pursuit (v. 8)
God comes near in grace, not in wrath.
The harmony of covenant fellowship is broken.
Sin now transforms God's presence from joy to fear.
The Human Response (vv. 8b–10)
Adam and Eve hide—guilt and shame drive them away.
Sin distorts their understanding of God.
Yet, God still calls: “Where are you?”
The Divine Interrogation (vv. 9–11)
God's questions are gracious, not accusatory:
“Where are you?” – highlighting separation.
“Who told you?” – revealing lost innocence.
“Have you eaten?” – exposing the rebellion.
God seeks honest confession, not condemnation.
The Blame Game (vv. 12–13)
Adam blames Eve—and indirectly, God.
Eve blames the serpent.
No one takes ownership… yet Christ would one day bear the blame they deflected.
🙌 Conclusion: God Confronts to Restore
From Eden to Calvary, the redemptive plan of God unfolds. The same God who called to Adam still calls to sinners today—not to condemn, but to save. Christ is the true covering for our guilt and shame.
🧠 Reflective Application:
Are you hiding from God? Step into the light of His grace.
Are you blaming others? Confess your sin honestly.
Are you hearing His voice? Respond with repentance and faith.
📣 Pastoral Charge:
God still asks, “Where are you?” Step out of the shadows. Confess with sincerity. Come to Christ. He confronts us not to destroy—but to restore.
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