The First Promise | Romans 5:12–14

This reflection traces Advent back to its true beginning—not the manger, but the garden. In humanity’s first rebellion, God announces the first gospel: a coming child who will crush the serpent and undo the curse. Even amid judgment, God clothes Adam and Eve and begins a rescue plan that will be fulfilled in Jesus, the “second Adam.” Advent invites us to hope not because the world is tidy, but because God steps into our deepest mess with a promise of restoration. The Daily Devotional PodcastCreated by Waypoint Church. Stay connected and grow in faith with us:Read the devotional & follow along → Church Center AppExplore more resources and connect with us online → wearewaypoints.orgConnect on social media:YouTube → Waypoint Church ChannelInstagram → @waypointchurch.usFacebook → Waypoint ChurchMore links → Helpful resources & events  “May the Lord bless you and keep you — and may His presence guide you this week.”