Numerical Expositions: Genesis 3:11

And he said, Who told thee that thou wast naked?  Hast thou eaten of the tree whereof I commanded thee that thou shouldest not eat?

-- Gen. 3:11 (KJV)

The consequence of sin is paranoia.  After the sin was committed, man became self-conscious and began to dwell upon their inadequacies instead of focusing upon God.  To be less self-conscious in an indulgent society, the key is to go back to doing what God has commanded for you to do.  In this case, do not eat what you are not supposed to eat.

Numerical Analysis:  The numerical pattern for this verse is 3,2,5,1.  (3) To stay in the Spirit, listen to His voice.  (2) To be delivered, do not focus upon your own shortcomings.  (5) To stay in God's presence, obey His commands.  (1) To stay in the anointing, obey God's commands.

Numerical Expositions: Genesis 3:10

And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself.

-- Gen. 3:10 (KJV)

After the sin was committed, Adam turned away from God and hid because he was ashamed.  The shame of the past can cause a person to no longer take heed to the Word of God.  Do not allow what you have done in the past to paralyze you in your relationship with God.  Do not be afraid to do what God tells you to do.

You do not need to be ashamed to turn to God even though you have made mistakes in the past.  God sees everything that you do anyway, so you might as well leave the past in the past and continue to move forward.  When you choose to move forward, then your relationship with God will no longer be hindered.

Numerical Analysis:  The numerical pattern for this verse is 3,1,4.  (3) To stay in the Spirit, speak to Him correctly.  (1) To follow God, listen to His voice.  (4) To gain instruction, choose to be courageous.