Resemble

This powerful message takes us back to the very beginning of human purpose—we were created to be the image of God. From Genesis 1, we discover that our existence isn't random or purposeless; we're here to resemble and represent our Creator. The sermon unpacks how Satan's attack in the Garden wasn't just about forbidden fruit—it was an assault on our God-given identity. When the serpent tempted Adam and Eve, he twisted the truth, suggesting God was holding back what would truly make them like Him. But here's the beautiful paradox: we were already made in His image. The tragedy of sin wasn't that we failed to become like God; it was that we stopped trusting God to define what is good and evil, choosing instead to become our own moral authorities. This is the heart of every sin we commit today—the determination to have our own way. Yet through Christ, we're not just forgiven; we're restored to our original purpose.