Q12. What special act of providence did God show toward the first people he created?
When God created Adam, he made a covenant of life with him. God promised life if Adam perfectly obeyed, but told him not to eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, or he would die.
Scripture Proofs — King James Version
Galatians 3:12
“And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall live in them.”
Genesis 2:17
“But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die.”
Parent Guide
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Discussion Questions
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What did God promise Adam if he obeyed perfectly?
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What did God say would happen if Adam disobeyed?
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Why do you think God gave Adam a clear warning before the fall?
Illustration
When a parent says, "If you finish your chores, you can play outside, but if you do not, you will stay in," that is a clear agreement with consequences. God told Adam plainly what would happen if he obeyed and what would happen if he did not.
Application
This week, when a parent or teacher gives you a rule, notice that the rule has a reason behind it. Thank God that he is clear about what he expects, and ask him to help you obey.