Eat
Read the passage slowly, read it again, then retell it in your own words. If you can't retell it, read it once more.
- Read
- Reread
- Retell
Digest
Answer from what the passage actually says — stay in the text.
What does this passage show me about God?
- What happens when the man and woman disobey, and what does Paul say is true of everyone?
What does it show me about people — and about myself?
- Where do you see the effects of the fall in your own life?
What will I obey this week? (a concrete step, with a day)
- What sin will you bring honestly to God this week instead of hiding it?
Who will I tell?
- Who needs to know that God has not given up on a broken world?
Grow
Growth is God's part, not yours. Do the cycle faithfully and trust Him to give the growth (1 Corinthians 3:6–7).
Pray
God, I see how sin broke what you made good, and that I share in it. Thank you that you did not abandon us; help me long for the rescue you promised.