How God covers your shame: from the Garden to the cross

What if the very first Christmas promise was spoken in a garden, not at a manger? In this Advent message, Pastor Mike Adkins from Grace Church in Orlando walks through Genesis 3 and shows how the “first gospel” is hidden right after humanity’s first sin. The serpent lies, Adam and Eve fall, and yet God steps in with a curse for the serpent and a promise of rescue for us. This sermon explores: Why Satan attacks through lies and twisted words How believing a lie eventually makes you live that lie out What it means that the curse lands on the serpent, not on Adam and Eve The first promise of Jesus in Genesis 3:15, that he will crush the serpent’s head The power of naming: why Adam calls his wife “Eve” after everything falls apart How God covers shame with a sacrifice and points us to the cross Why being cast out of Eden was actually an act of mercy How Isaiah 9 connects the Garden of Eden to the birth of Jesus What it looks like to live above old family roles and patterns this Christmas If you are heading into the holidays with complicated family dynamics, old wounds, or persistent shame, this message will help you recognize the lies you have believed and replace them with the promises of God. Jesus is the serpent-crushing Savior, the wonderful counselor, mighty God, everlasting Father, and prince of peace. This message is titled: "The Promise of a King" by Pastor Mike Adkins Grace Church Orlando SERIES The Coming King INTRODUCE YOURSELF & FIND YOUR NEXT STEP: https://discovergrace.com/next SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL: https://discovergrace.com/subscribe SHARE A STORY, ASK A QUESTION - EMAIL: hello@discovergrace.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL FOR GOOD NEWS DAILY: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discovergrace Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discovergracefl GIVE TO HELP US SHARE HOPE WITH PEOPLE IN NEED: https://discovergrace.com/give LISTEN TO GRACE AFTER HOURS PODCAST Apple: https://apple.co/48TJkSA Spotify: https://spoti.fi/46Nl96p Instagram: ht