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Studies in Genesis Part 6: The Children of Adam Genesis 4-5 Genesis 1-3 – Review Chapter 1 Beginning of the Universe Created by the Eternal God by His Word Chapter 2-3 Beginning of the Human Race Created by God Male and female It was good Chapter 3 - Beginning of Sin - Root of Sin Deceit – Eve deceived by serpent (Satan) Willfully disobedient – Adam Genesis 3 to Revelation 20 - Results and Progress of Sin Death Romans 5:12 Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned CAIN - ACQUIRED A MAN Genesis 4:1-2 Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, saying, "I have gotten a man with the help of the LORD." (2) And again, she bore his brother Abel. Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, and Cain a worker of the ground. ABEL- BREATH, VAPOR, ASCENDS Abel - Spiritual son from NT references – Hebrews 11 – an example of faith Abel a Shepherd – Cain a tiller of the ground Agriculture and the domestication of animals were practiced among the earliest humans. Adam and his descendants did not spend tens of thousands of years living as hunter-gatherer cave dwellers. Cain & Abel – their offerings Genesis 4:3-5 In the course of time Cain brought to the LORD an offering of the fruit of the ground, (4) and Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat portions. And the LORD had regard for Abel and his offering, (5) but for Cain and his offering he had no regard. So Cain was very angry, and his face fell. In the process of time, end of days Infers a set time Infers instruction by God – importance of offering for sin Pattern of animal sacrifice – shedding of life-blood required. Abel's Sacrifice – Lamb – firstling - fat Respected by God Sad – loss of life Not beautiful Blood Cain's Sacrifice - Grains, Plants Not respected by God Exciting – beautiful harvest No blood In the process of time, end of days Infers a set time Infers instruction by God – importance of offering for sin Pattern of animal sacrifice – shedding of life-blood required. Abel's Sacrifice – Lamb – firstling - fat Respected by God Sad – loss of life Not beautiful Blood Cain's Sacrifice - Grains, Plants Not respected by God Exciting – beautiful harvest No blood In the process of time, end of days Infers a set time Infers instruction by God – importance of offering for sin Pattern of animal sacrifice – shedding of life-blood required. Abel's Sacrifice – Lamb – firstling - fat Respected by God Sad – loss of life Not beautiful BloodRomans 15:4 For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. Hebrews 11:4 By faith Abel offered to God a better sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained the testimony that he was righteous, God testifying about his gifts, and through faith, though he is dead, he still speaks. 1 John 3:11-12 For this is the message which you have heard from the beginning, that we should love one another; (12) not as Cain, who was of the evil one and slew his brother. And for what reason did he slay him? Because his deeds were evil, and his brother's were righteous. Jude 1:11 Woe to them! For they have gone the way of Cain, and for pay they have rushed headlong into the error of Balaam, and perished in the rebellion of Korah. God’s Mercy – Cain’s Second Chance Genesis 4:7 NLT You will be accepted if you respond in the right way. But if you refuse to respond correctly, then watch out! Sin is waiting to attack and destroy you, and you must subdue it." Cain – religious, but a false worshipper Pride Anger Judging others Making his own way to God Sin in the heart – Crouches at the door Desires to control us Must rule over it (subdue it) – through Jesus Christ, the Word of God, the Holy Spirit First mention of sin in the Bible Given a second chance Murder of Abel Genesis 4:8-12