Powerless

Adam has the honor of being the first man to ever live. He also has the shame of being the first man to ever sin, and the consequence of sin is was death. Death is not something that people look forward to, but because of Jesus' death (and resurrection) death no longer has power over us.

1 Corinthians 15:55-57New International Version (NIV)

55 “Where, O death, is your victory?
    Where, O death, is your sting?”

56 The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

When we find our identity in the cross and the death of Jesus, we also find new life in the Easter story, for if we died with him, we will also rise with him Romans 6:8. This means that we don't have to be afraid of death, even if we aren't looking forward to it.

Adam's story reminds us of the shortcomings of human beings, but also the mercy and love of God, whose compassions are new every morning.

Lamentations 3:22-23New International Version (NIV)

22 Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed,
    for his compassions never fail.
23 They are new every morning;
    great is your faithfulness.