Table Talk | June 14-15

What stood out to you most from the sermon on “The Snake Crusher”?

1. God made the first promise of redemption in Genesis 3:15, right after the fall of humanity.

2. Jesus is the fulfillment of this promise as the “second Adam” who reverses the curse of sin.

3. God’s past faithfulness fuels our future hope.

1. The sermon emphasized that “His past faithfulness fuels future hope.” How have you seen God’s faithfulness in your own life, and how does that impact your hope for the future?

2. Pastor Todd compares the first Adam to the second Adam (Jesus). What are some key differences between their actions and the results?

3. How does understanding Jesus as the “snake crusher” impact your view of spiritual warfare and temptation in your life?

4. Pastor Todd mentioned that Satan is “filled with fury” because he knows his time is short. How should this knowledge affect how we live as Christians?

5. Discuss the quote by Martyn Lloyd-Jones: “Look at yourself in Adam. Though you had done nothing, you were declared a sinner. Look at yourself in Christ and see that though you have done nothing, you are declared righteous.” How does this change your perspective on your identity in Christ?

6. Pastor Todd talked about God putting His Son in harm’s way for us. How does this demonstrate God’s love, and how should it influence our relationships with others?

1. Identify a specific promise from God that you’re struggling to believe. Commit to meditating on it daily this week.

2. Write down three ways you’ve seen God’s faithfulness in your life. Share these with the group or a close friend for encouragement.

3. Choose one area of temptation in your life. Develop a strategy to combat it, remembering that the “snake” has already been crushed.

4. Spend time in prayer thanking God for His promise-keeping nature and asking for strength to trust Him more fully.

Thank God for His faithfulness in keeping His promises, particularly in sending Jesus as the snake crusher. Ask for His help in living out the truths discussed in the group and for increased faith in His promises.