The World as It Is | Pastor Krist Norsworthy | May 10, 2026

I. Introduction — The Big QuestionThe Question Beneath Every Problem• Why?Answers• Culture: the problem is external• Scripture: the problem is the human heartII. What’s Going On?A. The Serpent and the Distortion of Truth | Gen. 3:1–5Satan’s Modus Operandi • “Did God actually say…?”• Satan attacks God’s Word before behavior• Sin begins with believing something false about God.B. Humanity Rebels Against God | Gen. 3:6• Eve saw what was desirable• Sin promises life but produces deathThe human heart was created to worship God, not itself.C. Sin Brings Shame and Separation | Gen. 3:7–13• Innocence lost, shame gained• Hiding replaces fellowship• Blame replaces unityGod Pursues Sinners• “Where are you?”Sin Fractures• Relationship with God, others, self, creationWe still respond to sin by hiding, blaming, and self-justifying.D. Judgment, Curse, and Promise | Gen. 3:14–24• Pain, exile, struggle, and death enter the world• Evil is an intrusion into God’s good creationThe First Gospel Promise (Gen. 3:15)• The serpent will strike• The promised offspring will crush the serpentGrace and Hope Appear Even in Judgment• God covers Adam and Eve• Sacrifice points forward to ChristIII. Moving ForwardA. Application1. Stop Defining Sin Too Small• Sin is rebellion against God2. Bring Your Shame Into the Light• Hiding never heals3. Run to Christ, Not Self-Salvation• We cannot fix ourselvesB. Final Hope• Humanity was exiled from the garden• Sin fractured what God called good• But God did not leave humanity without hopeSeries Overview1. Creation — We were made for God 2. Fall — We are broken by sin 3. Redemption — We are saved by grace in Christ 4. New Creation — We will be restored forever