Sermon Series: Sacrifice

“The First Sacrifice: Love that Covers.”

Genesis 3:21

· We all know what it feels like to be exposed, caught in a moment of failure, shame, or regret. From the garden of Eden to the quiet corners of our own hearts, sin leaves us vulnerable, naked, and afraid. Genesis 3:21 is just one verse, but it carries the weight of divine compassion. After Adam and Eve rebelled, after the curse was spoken, God id something unexpected: He made garments of skin and clothed them.

· This was not just a practical act; it was prophetic one. In the midst of judgment, God provided covering. In the shadow of sin, He offered grace. This verse whispers the gospel long before the cross was raised. It points to a God who does not abandon us in our brokenness but moves toward us with mercy.

· Today, we will explore how this single verse reveals the heart of God, a heart that covers shame, initiates redemption, and foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice that would clothe us in righteousness. Let us step into the garden again, not to relive the fall, but to rediscover the grace that met humanity there.