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DISCIPLESHIP CONTENT
SERPENT
GENESIS 3:1
"Now the serpent was crafty..."
Sermon Summary
1. The Enemy Enters the Garden
2. The Dragon Must Be Slain
3. Jesus Is the Dragon Slayer
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- The serpent is not just a snake—he’s the nakhash, a spiritual enemy and chaos figure (Genesis 3:1).
- His presence signals that Eden is not merely a paradise but a battleground, and humanity is now in a cosmic conflict.
2. The Dragon Must Be Slain
- Strangely, the serpent becomes a symbol of both judgement and hope—swallowing other serpents in Egypt (Exodus 7) and lifted up for healing in the wilderness (Numbers 21).
- Later, the serpent appears in cosmic form—as a beast that devours, oppresses, and must be judged (Daniel 7). The enemy has grown—but so has the promise of deliverance.
3. Jesus Is the Dragon Slayer
- Jesus faces the dragon in the wilderness, submits to death, and is lifted up like the bronze serpent (John 3:14–15).
- By His cross and resurrection, He disarms the serpent’s power, swallows death, and casts down the great dragon once and for all (Col 2:15, Rev 12:9–11).
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Discipleship Questions
Discover
Who is God? What has He done?
- Read Genesis 3:1. What does the serpent’s subtle entrance reveal about the nature of evil and its opposition to God?
- Read Isaiah 27:1 and Daniel 7:13–14. How does the Bible describe the enemy across the Old Testament, and what does it say about the promised Deliverer?
- Read John 3:14–15 and Colossians 2:15. In what surprising way does Jesus slay the serpent?
INSIGHT: Jesus didn’t avoid the serpent or attack the serpent. Instead, he surrendered his life to the serpent and was lifted up to defeat it. Through the cross, the chaos dragon is disarmed and death is swallowed in victory.
Nurture
Who Am I in Light of What He Has Done?
- Where do you feel the weight of the serpent’s presence - through fear, shame, temptation, or chaos? What does that battle look like for you right now?
- Jesus didn’t just resist the serpent - He was swallowed by it to break its power. How does trusting in the Dragon Slayer reshape how you respond to sin and struggle?
- Where have you been trying to fight the enemy on your own? Repent of your self-reliance or unbelief, and believe that Jesus has already won the war - you are secure in Him.
IDENTIFY: You are no longer fighting for victory - you are fighting from victory. Because of Jesus, the serpent may roar, but he cannot rule. What areas of your life look more like a losing battle, than a Jesus victory?
Act
What Should I Do in Light of This?
- What practical step can you take this week to resist the enemy - whether in prayer, in Scripture, or in naming lies with gospel truth?
- In what situations are you tempted to see the serpent as stronger than the Saviour? How can your group help remind you of Christ’s triumph?
- How can you help others who are feeling overwhelmed by chaos or fear to look to Jesus as the One lifted up for their freedom?
ACTION: Identify one area where you feel under spiritual pressure or threat. This week, name it in your group, and stand together in prayer - not with fear, but with faith in the finished work of the Dragon Slayer (1 Pet 5:8–9, James 4:7, Rev 12:11). Resist the devil and he will flee!
SERPENT
GENESIS 3:1
"Now the serpent was crafty..."
Sermon Summary
1. The Enemy Enters the Garden
2. The Dragon Must Be Slain
3. Jesus Is the Dragon Slayer
▶︎ Watch the Sermon
▼ Download Genesis 2 Formatted
- The serpent is not just a snake—he’s the nakhash, a spiritual enemy and chaos figure (Genesis 3:1).
- His presence signals that Eden is not merely a paradise but a battleground, and humanity is now in a cosmic conflict.
2. The Dragon Must Be Slain
- Strangely, the serpent becomes a symbol of both judgement and hope—swallowing other serpents in Egypt (Exodus 7) and lifted up for healing in the wilderness (Numbers 21).
- Later, the serpent appears in cosmic form—as a beast that devours, oppresses, and must be judged (Daniel 7). The enemy has grown—but so has the promise of deliverance.
3. Jesus Is the Dragon Slayer
- Jesus faces the dragon in the wilderness, submits to death, and is lifted up like the bronze serpent (John 3:14–15).
- By His cross and resurrection, He disarms the serpent’s power, swallows death, and casts down the great dragon once and for all (Col 2:15, Rev 12:9–11).
▶︎ Watch the Sermon
▼ Download Genesis 2 Formatted
Discipleship Questions
Discover
Who is God? What has He done?
- Read Genesis 3:1. What does the serpent’s subtle entrance reveal about the nature of evil and its opposition to God?
- Read Isaiah 27:1 and Daniel 7:13–14. How does the Bible describe the enemy across the Old Testament, and what does it say about the promised Deliverer?
- Read John 3:14–15 and Colossians 2:15. In what surprising way does Jesus slay the serpent?
INSIGHT: Jesus didn’t avoid the serpent or attack the serpent. Instead, he surrendered his life to the serpent and was lifted up to defeat it. Through the cross, the chaos dragon is disarmed and death is swallowed in victory.
Nurture
Who Am I in Light of What He Has Done?
- Where do you feel the weight of the serpent’s presence - through fear, shame, temptation, or chaos? What does that battle look like for you right now?
- Jesus didn’t just resist the serpent - He was swallowed by it to break its power. How does trusting in the Dragon Slayer reshape how you respond to sin and struggle?
- Where have you been trying to fight the enemy on your own? Repent of your self-reliance or unbelief, and believe that Jesus has already won the war - you are secure in Him.
IDENTIFY: You are no longer fighting for victory - you are fighting from victory. Because of Jesus, the serpent may roar, but he cannot rule. What areas of your life look more like a losing battle, than a Jesus victory?
Act
What Should I Do in Light of This?
- What practical step can you take this week to resist the enemy - whether in prayer, in Scripture, or in naming lies with gospel truth?
- In what situations are you tempted to see the serpent as stronger than the Saviour? How can your group help remind you of Christ’s triumph?
- How can you help others who are feeling overwhelmed by chaos or fear to look to Jesus as the One lifted up for their freedom?
ACTION: Identify one area where you feel under spiritual pressure or threat. This week, name it in your group, and stand together in prayer - not with fear, but with faith in the finished work of the Dragon Slayer (1 Pet 5:8–9, James 4:7, Rev 12:11). Resist the devil and he will flee!
SERPENT
GENESIS 3:1
"Now the serpent was crafty..."
Sermon Summary
1. The Enemy Enters the Garden
2. The Dragon Must Be Slain
3. Jesus Is the Dragon Slayer
▶︎ Watch the Sermon
- The serpent is not just a snake—he’s the nakhash, a spiritual enemy and chaos figure (Genesis 3:1).
- His presence signals that Eden is not merely a paradise but a battleground, and humanity is now in a cosmic conflict.
2. The Dragon Must Be Slain
- Strangely, the serpent becomes a symbol of both judgement and hope—swallowing other serpents in Egypt (Exodus 7) and lifted up for healing in the wilderness (Numbers 21).
- Later, the serpent appears in cosmic form—as a beast that devours, oppresses, and must be judged (Daniel 7). The enemy has grown—but so has the promise of deliverance.
3. Jesus Is the Dragon Slayer
- Jesus faces the dragon in the wilderness, submits to death, and is lifted up like the bronze serpent (John 3:14–15).
- By His cross and resurrection, He disarms the serpent’s power, swallows death, and casts down the great dragon once and for all (Col 2:15, Rev 12:9–11).
▶︎ Watch the Sermon
Discipleship Questions
Discover
Who is God? What has He done?
- Read Genesis 3:1. What does the serpent’s subtle entrance reveal about the nature of evil and its opposition to God?
- Read Isaiah 27:1 and Daniel 7:13–14. How does the Bible describe the enemy across the Old Testament, and what does it say about the promised Deliverer?
- Read John 3:14–15 and Colossians 2:15. In what surprising way does Jesus slay the serpent?
INSIGHT: Jesus didn’t avoid the serpent or attack the serpent. Instead, he surrendered his life to the serpent and was lifted up to defeat it. Through the cross, the chaos dragon is disarmed and death is swallowed in victory.
Nurture
Who Am I in Light of What He Has Done?
- Where do you feel the weight of the serpent’s presence - through fear, shame, temptation, or chaos? What does that battle look like for you right now?
- Jesus didn’t just resist the serpent - He was swallowed by it to break its power. How does trusting in the Dragon Slayer reshape how you respond to sin and struggle?
- Where have you been trying to fight the enemy on your own? Repent of your self-reliance or unbelief, and believe that Jesus has already won the war - you are secure in Him.
IDENTIFY: You are no longer fighting for victory - you are fighting from victory. Because of Jesus, the serpent may roar, but he cannot rule. What areas of your life look more like a losing battle, than a Jesus victory?
Act
What Should I Do in Light of This?
- What practical step can you take this week to resist the enemy - whether in prayer, in Scripture, or in naming lies with gospel truth?
- In what situations are you tempted to see the serpent as stronger than the Saviour? How can your group help remind you of Christ’s triumph?
- How can you help others who are feeling overwhelmed by chaos or fear to look to Jesus as the One lifted up for their freedom?
ACTION: Identify one area where you feel under spiritual pressure or threat. This week, name it in your group, and stand together in prayer - not with fear, but with faith in the finished work of the Dragon Slayer (1 Pet 5:8–9, James 4:7, Rev 12:11). Resist the devil and he will flee!