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2. Place logo or logotype here, otherwise delete this. Genesis 3:1-13 Now the serpent was more crafty than any other beast of the field that the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God actually say, ‘You shall not eat of any tree in the garden’?” And the woman said to the serpent, “We may eat of the fruit of the trees in the garden, but God said, ‘You shall not eat of the fruit of the tree that is in the midst of the garden, neither shall you touch it, lest you die.’” But the serpent said to the woman, “You will not surely die. For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate, and she also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate. Then the eyes of both were opened, and they knew that they were naked. December 14 th, 2014

3. Place logo or logotype here, otherwise delete this. Genesis 3:1-13 And they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves loincloths. And they heard the sound of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God among the trees of the garden. But the LORD God called to the man and said to him, “Where are you?” And he said, “I heard the sound of you in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked, and I hid myself.” He said, “Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten of the tree of which I commanded you not to eat?” The man said, “The woman whom you gave to be with me, she gave me fruit of the tree, and I ate.” Then the LORD God said to the woman, “What is this that you have done?” The woman said, “The serpent deceived me, and I ate.” (Genesis 3:1-13 ESV) December 14 th, 2014

4. Place logo or logotype here, otherwise delete this. Genesis 3:1-13 Secrets Bind Us! December 14 th, 2014 One of the worst things we can do is try to hide or keep secret our sins!

5. Place logo or logotype here, otherwise delete this. Genesis 3:1-13 Psalm 32:3-4 Genesis 42:21-22 December 14 th, 2014  Trying to keep our sins hidden within will eat at us, internally and spiritually. 1.Psalm 32:3-4 – “For when I kept silent, my bones wasted awaythrough my groaning all day long. For day and night your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was dried up as by the heat of summer. Selah. (ESV) 2.Genesis 42:21-22 – “Then they said to one another, “In truth we are guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the distress of his soul, when he begged us and we did not listen. That is why this distress has come upon us.” And Reuben answered them, “Did I not tell you not to sin against the boy? But you did not listen. So now there comes a reckoning for his blood.”(ESV)  Trying to keep our sins hidden within will eat at us, internally and spiritually. 1.Psalm 32:3-4 – “For when I kept silent, my bones wasted awaythrough my groaning all day long. For day and night your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was dried up as by the heat of summer. Selah. (ESV) 2.Genesis 42:21-22 – “Then they said to one another, “In truth we are guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the distress of his soul, when he begged us and we did not listen. That is why this distress has come upon us.” And Reuben answered them, “Did I not tell you not to sin against the boy? But you did not listen. So now there comes a reckoning for his blood.”(ESV)

6. Place logo or logotype here, otherwise delete this. Genesis 3:1-13 Psalm 32:3-4 Genesis 42:21-22 Numbers 32:20-23 December 14 th, 2014 The Blessing of Getting Caught  Numbers 32:20-23 – “So Moses said to them, “If you will do this, if you will take up arms to go before the LORD for the war, and every armed man of you will pass over the Jordan before the LORD, until he has driven out his enemies from before him and the land is subdued before the LORD; then after that you shall return and be free of obligation to the LORD and to Israel, and this land shall be your possession before the LORD. But if you will not do so, behold, you have sinned against the LORD, and be sure your sin will find you out.” (ESV)  Despite our efforts to hide and conceal our faults and sins, they will eventually come to light!  Yet, there is a blessing that comes from getting caught.  Numbers 32:20-23 – “So Moses said to them, “If you will do this, if you will take up arms to go before the LORD for the war, and every armed man of you will pass over the Jordan before the LORD, until he has driven out his enemies from before him and the land is subdued before the LORD; then after that you shall return and be free of obligation to the LORD and to Israel, and this land shall be your possession before the LORD. But if you will not do so, behold, you have sinned against the LORD, and be sure your sin will find you out.” (ESV)  Despite our efforts to hide and conceal our faults and sins, they will eventually come to light!  Yet, there is a blessing that comes from getting caught.

7. Place logo or logotype here, otherwise delete this. Genesis 3:1-13 Psalm 32:3-4 Genesis 42:21-22 Numbers 32:20-23 Proverbs 28:13 December 14 th, 2014 The Blessing of Getting Caught

8. Place logo or logotype here, otherwise delete this. Genesis 3:1-13 Psalm 32:3-4 Genesis 42:21-22 Numbers 32:20-23 Proverbs 28:13 December 14 th, 2014 The Blessing of Getting Caught  If we continue to hide our sins, then we are simply deceiving ourselves regarding our current condition and our future residence.  Yet, when our sins are revealed, there is great potential for blessing. Note again…  If we continue to hide our sins, then we are simply deceiving ourselves regarding our current condition and our future residence.  Yet, when our sins are revealed, there is great potential for blessing. Note again… “Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.” Proverbs 28:13 ESV “Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.” Proverbs 28:13 ESV

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10. Place logo or logotype here, otherwise delete this. Genesis 3:1-13 Psalm 32:3-4 Genesis 42:21-22 Numbers 32:20-23 Proverbs 28:13 Galatians 5:19-21 December 14 th, 2014 Confession – What is it?  Confession literally means a ‘saying together.’  We most often associate confession with an admission of guilt.  In our example today, the secret that we are trying to hide is sin. Confession then is the readiness to admit that we have sinned.  This sin can be any of the works of the flesh – “immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry…drunkenness…and things like these.” (Galatians 5:19-21)  Confession literally means a ‘saying together.’  We most often associate confession with an admission of guilt.  In our example today, the secret that we are trying to hide is sin. Confession then is the readiness to admit that we have sinned.  This sin can be any of the works of the flesh – “immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry…drunkenness…and things like these.” (Galatians 5:19-21) Confession: Good for the Soul

11. Place logo or logotype here, otherwise delete this. Genesis 3:1-13 Psalm 32:3-4 Genesis 42:21-22 Numbers 32:20-23 Proverbs 28:13 Galatians 5:19-21 Psalm 90:8 Ecclesiastes 12:14 Luke 12:2 1 Corinthians 4:5 December 14 th, 2014 To whom should we confess?  First and foremost – we should confess to God.  This doesn’t match human logic, but it is required.  Psalm 90:8 – “Thou hast placed our iniquities before Thee, our secret sins in the light of Thy presence.”  Ecclesiastes 12:14 – “For God will bring every act to judgment, everything which is hidden, whether it is good or evil.”  Luke 12:2 – “But there is nothing covered up that will not be revealed, and hidden that will not be known.”  1 Corinthians 4:5 – “...wait until the Lord comes who will both bring to light the things hidden in the darkness and disclose the motives of men’s hearts…”  First and foremost – we should confess to God.  This doesn’t match human logic, but it is required.  Psalm 90:8 – “Thou hast placed our iniquities before Thee, our secret sins in the light of Thy presence.”  Ecclesiastes 12:14 – “For God will bring every act to judgment, everything which is hidden, whether it is good or evil.”  Luke 12:2 – “But there is nothing covered up that will not be revealed, and hidden that will not be known.”  1 Corinthians 4:5 – “...wait until the Lord comes who will both bring to light the things hidden in the darkness and disclose the motives of men’s hearts…” Confession: Good for the Soul

12. Place logo or logotype here, otherwise delete this. Genesis 3:1-13 Psalm 32:3-4 Genesis 42:21-22 Numbers 32:20-23 Proverbs 28:13 Galatians 5:19-21 Psalm 90:8 Ecclesiastes 12:14 Luke 12:2 1 Corinthians 4:5 Psalm 32:5 Luke 15:21 December 14 th, 2014 To whom should we confess? I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not cover my iniquity; I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,” and you forgave the iniquity of my sin. Selah. Psalm 32:5, ESV “And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’” Luke 15:21 ESV I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not cover my iniquity; I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,” and you forgave the iniquity of my sin. Selah. Psalm 32:5, ESV “And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’” Luke 15:21 ESV Confession: Good for the Soul

13. Place logo or logotype here, otherwise delete this. Genesis 3:1-13 Psalm 32:3-4 Genesis 42:21-22 Numbers 32:20-23 Proverbs 28:13 Galatians 5:19-21 Psalm 90:8 Ecclesiastes 12:14 Luke 12:2 1 Corinthians 4:5 Psalm 32:5 Luke 15:21 1 John 1:9-10 December 14 th, 2014 Confession is good for the soul! When we are willing to confess and admit the sins that we have, then we can find the mercy, compassion and forgiveness that God will provide.  1 John 1:9-10 – “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (ESV)  However, confession must be accompanied by other things. When we are willing to confess and admit the sins that we have, then we can find the mercy, compassion and forgiveness that God will provide.  1 John 1:9-10 – “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (ESV)  However, confession must be accompanied by other things. Confession: Good for the Soul

14. Place logo or logotype here, otherwise delete this. Genesis 3:1-13 Psalm 32:3-4 Genesis 42:21-22 Numbers 32:20-23 Proverbs 28:13 Galatians 5:19-21 Psalm 90:8 Ecclesiastes 12:14 Luke 12:2 1 Corinthians 4:5 Psalm 32:5 Luke 15:21 1 John 1:9-10 Acts 2:38 1 Peter 3:21 December 14 th, 2014 Confession is good for the soul!  Admission of sin is not enough. It must be accompanied by… 1.…repentance which is a turning away from sin.  Acts 2:38 2.…baptism into the body of Christ.  1 Peter 3:21  Admission of sin is not enough. It must be accompanied by… 1.…repentance which is a turning away from sin.  Acts 2:38 2.…baptism into the body of Christ.  1 Peter 3:21 Confession: Good for the Soul

15. Place logo or logotype here, otherwise delete this. Genesis 3:1-13 Psalm 32:3-4 Genesis 42:21-22 Numbers 32:20-23 Proverbs 28:13 Galatians 5:19-21 Psalm 90:8 Ecclesiastes 12:14 Luke 12:2 1 Corinthians 4:5 Psalm 32:5 Luke 15:21 1 John 1:9-10 Acts 2:38 1 Peter 3:21 Philippians 2:9-11 December 14 th, 2014 Conclusion  “Choose to hide and die, or…confess and live!  There is a confession that we all will make some day. It is the confession that Jesus is the Son of God.  Philippians 2:9-11  Without God, we are worth nothing. With God, we are priceless.  “Choose to hide and die, or…confess and live!  There is a confession that we all will make some day. It is the confession that Jesus is the Son of God.  Philippians 2:9-11  Without God, we are worth nothing. With God, we are priceless. Confession: Good for the Soul