Reverse the Curse

August 3, 2003

Book: Genesis

I. Introduction
II. The Curse
A. To the woman
1. Increased pain of childbearing/child-rearing
2. Desire to control/master her husband
3. This further leads to more discontent
B.To the man
1. Work becomes a burden
2. Life becomes meaningless
3. This further leads to more irresponsibility
III. Conclusion and Application
A. Women are to fight a nature prone to be discontented
B. Men are to fight a nature prone to be irresponsible
C. Only God’s grace reverses the curse