March 23, 2025 Sermon: The Tale of Two Trees Scripture: Proverbs 3:18 & Genesis 2:8-9, 15-17 Proverbs 3:18 AMP“She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her, And happy [blessed, considered fortunate, to be admired] is everyone who holds her tightly.” Genesis 2:8-9; 15-17 NIV8 Now the Lord God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed. 9 The Lord God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground—trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food. In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. 15 The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care dof it.16 And the Lord God commanded the man, “You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; 17but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat from it you will certainly die.” INTRODUCTION: The only real freedom you have in life is the freedom to choose! Two Trees Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil: (Religion) 2. Tree of Life: (Relationship) The Tree of life is a Promise. The Tree of Life is a Person. "This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live. “and that you may love the Lord your God, listen to his voice, and hold fast to him. For the Lord is your life, and he will give you many years in the land he swore to give to your fathers, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.” -Deuteronomy 30:19-20 NIV The Result of Adam’s Choice: (Genesis 3:7) “Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves.” Genesis 3:7 NIV 1. Shame 2. Isolation 3. Victimization God’s Heart: The Tree of Life (Genesis 3:21) “The Lord God made garments of skin for Adam and his wife and clothed them.” Genesis 3:21 NIV 1. Relationship 2. Restoration CONCLUSION: Today, choose life so that you may live! ★ Support this podcast ★
