1. 1 “YOU WILL NOT SURELY DIE,” (Genesis 3:4) “…I WAS AFRAID…” (Genesis 3:10) Carter McKeague (Pray for Spain)

2. 2 Genesis 3:4, “YOU WILL NOT SURELY DIE,” Genesis 3:10, “…I WAS AFRAID…” In Genesis 3:4 are the recorded words of a person who Scripture calls ‘the serpent’. In Genesis 3:4 are the recorded words of a person who Scripture calls ‘the serpent’. The words which the serpent spoke were a direct contradiction to what God spoke to Adam in Genesis 2:17, The words which the serpent spoke were a direct contradiction to what God spoke to Adam in Genesis 2:17, “But from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat from it you shall surely die.”

3. 3 Genesis 3:4, “YOU WILL NOT SURELY DIE,” Genesis 3:10, “…I WAS AFRAID…” What the serpent spoke in verse 4 was the first lie spoken to a human being. What the serpent spoke in verse 4 was the first lie spoken to a human being. Lies have a source. Lies have a source.

4. 4 Genesis 3:4, “YOU WILL NOT SURELY DIE,” Genesis 3:10, “…I WAS AFRAID…” Verse 10 is the first time in Scripture where fear is manifested in a human. Verse 10 is the first time in Scripture where fear is manifested in a human.  The lie was spoken.  The lie was believed.  The lie was acted upon.  The result was fear.

5. 5 Genesis 3:4, “YOU WILL NOT SURELY DIE,” Genesis 3:10, “…I WAS AFRAID…” From this observation the Lord teaches us that a lie precedes a fear. From this observation the Lord teaches us that a lie precedes a fear. Fear is the fruit of believing lies. Fear is the fruit of believing lies.

6. 6 Genesis 3:4, “YOU WILL NOT SURELY DIE,” Genesis 3:10, “…I WAS AFRAID…” Jesus spoke about the devil in John 8:44, “When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.” Jesus spoke about the devil in John 8:44, “When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.” Jesus referred to a person named the devil. Jesus referred to a person named the devil. In this verse Jesus describes the devil speaking. In this verse Jesus describes the devil speaking.

7. 7 Genesis 3:4, “YOU WILL NOT SURELY DIE,” Genesis 3:10, “…I WAS AFRAID…” Lies steal faith. Lies steal faith. Lies foster fear. Lies foster fear. Lies can come as spoken words. Lies can come as spoken words.

8. 8 Genesis 3:4, “YOU WILL NOT SURELY DIE,” Genesis 3:10, “…I WAS AFRAID…” Lies can come as thoughts into our minds. Lies can come as thoughts into our minds. Lies seek to destroy the advancement of the gospel. Lies seek to destroy the advancement of the gospel. Lies proceed from persons which Scripture describes as demons. Lies proceed from persons which Scripture describes as demons.

9. 9 Genesis 3:4, “YOU WILL NOT SURELY DIE,” Genesis 3:10, “…I WAS AFRAID…” Another thought from this part of Scripture is fear came as a result of something that happened in Eve’s past. Another thought from this part of Scripture is fear came as a result of something that happened in Eve’s past. We do not know how much time passed between verses 4 and 10. We do not know how much time passed between verses 4 and 10. Fear can enter a person’s life because of some trauma in their past. Fear can enter a person’s life because of some trauma in their past. If fear has come in uninvited it has to be told to leave in the name of Jesus! If fear has come in uninvited it has to be told to leave in the name of Jesus!

10. 10 Genesis 3:4, “YOU WILL NOT SURELY DIE,” Genesis 3:10, “…I WAS AFRAID…” Are there any of these fears in your life? Are there any of these fears in your life?  Fear of heights.  Fear of people.  Fear of rejection.  Fear of punishment.  Fear of responsibility.  Fear of enclosed spaces.  Fear of lack of having enough money.  Fear of what your future holds for you.

11. 11 Genesis 3:4, “YOU WILL NOT SURELY DIE,” Genesis 3:10, “…I WAS AFRAID…” The only thing a Christian is to fear is the Lord…..a reverential fear and respect!! The only thing a Christian is to fear is the Lord…..a reverential fear and respect!! For fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. For fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.

12. 12 Genesis 3:4, “YOU WILL NOT SURELY DIE,” Genesis 3:10, “…I WAS AFRAID…” Fear is an enemy that poses as a friend! Satan is behind fear. Fear is an enemy that poses as a friend! Satan is behind fear. Fear opposes the work of the Holy Spirit. Fear opposes the work of the Holy Spirit. BUT, we do not have to live with fear. BUT, we do not have to live with fear.

13. 13 Genesis 3:4, “YOU WILL NOT SURELY DIE,” Genesis 3:10, “…I WAS AFRAID…” Whatever fear is tormenting you, pray and ask the Lord to deliver you. Whatever fear is tormenting you, pray and ask the Lord to deliver you. Psalms 34:4 says, “I sought the Lord, and he answered me. And delivered me from all my fears.” Psalms 34:4 says, “I sought the Lord, and he answered me. And delivered me from all my fears.” Believing prayer and perfect love (Jesus) can caste out all fear!! Believing prayer and perfect love (Jesus) can caste out all fear!!

14. 14 Genesis 3:4, “YOU WILL NOT SURELY DIE,” Genesis 3:10, “…I WAS AFRAID…” Are you tired of fear in your life? Are you tired of fear in your life? Have you spent too much time believing the lies of the enemy? Have you spent too much time believing the lies of the enemy? Would you like to begin today, believe the TRUTH and what Jesus Christ says? Would you like to begin today, believe the TRUTH and what Jesus Christ says?

15. 15 Genesis 3:4, “YOU WILL NOT SURELY DIE,” Genesis 3:10, “…I WAS AFRAID…” Whatever fear is tormenting you, pray and ask the Lord to deliver you. Whatever fear is tormenting you, pray and ask the Lord to deliver you. Psalms 34:4 says, “I sought the Lord, and he answered me. And delivered me from all my fears.” Psalms 34:4 says, “I sought the Lord, and he answered me. And delivered me from all my fears.” LET’S PRAY: LET’S PRAY: