As we mentioned in 2 previous posts, the book of Genesis, is a book of origins or beginnings. We found many origins or “firsts” in Chapters 1 and 2, but there are more to be found in Chapter 3:
First misrepresentation of God’s word (by Satan verse 1)
First sin (violation of God’s clear command)
First invitation to another to sin (Eve gives Adam to eat)
First religious act (cover themselves to approach God)
First time nakedness becomes an issue
First time man hid from God
First time fear is mentioned
First time a husband blames a wife for his sin
First time a wife blames the devil for her sin
First curse on an animal
First curse on a person
First curse on the ground
First mention of childbirth
First time Eve’s name is mentioned
First animal sacrifice (verse 21 – God made skins to cover them)
First mention of leaving the garden
First mention of eternal life
First mention of Adam working the land to eat (farming)
First mention of Cherubim