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Wednesday Night Adult ClassSouth Jackson church of ChristLesson 6 – Am I My Brother’s Keeper
October 12, [email protected]
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Introductory Thoughts
Genesis 3 reveals the root of sin
Sin is rooted in disbelief and disobedience
Genesis 4 reveals the fruit of sin
The fruit of sin is a falling away from God - Apostasy
Introductory Thoughts
We are introduced to the first offspringof Adam and Eve
Cain – Acquisition or Possession
Abel - Breath, Vapor or Vanity
Were they twins?
Their occupations
Cain – A tiller of the ground
Abel – A keeper of the sheep
Offerings Presented
The offerings were commanded byGod at some point
If not commanded by God, then they would not have been by faith
Confirms the sinfulness of adding to ortaking away from God’s word
Cain – Fruit of the ground
Offered unto God, not an idolThe basis of his guilt was not idolatry
It was his best, just not what the Lord required
Offerings Presented
The offerings were commanded byGod at some point
If not commanded by God, then they would not have been by faith
Confirms the sinfulness of adding to ortaking away from God’s word
Abel – Firstlings of his flock
Offered unto GodHebrews 11:4 – A more excellent sacrifice
Sins That Led to Murder
Greed
Jealousy
Anger
Revenge
Evil Intentions
Selfishness
A Sibling Rivalry
Siblings are God’s gift to each other
Siblings are different from one another
Siblings learn to relate to God together
Sibling rivalries teach us how to relate to others
Am I My Brother’s Keeper?
Failure to be your brothers keeper is:
Offensive to God
Rejecting your own humanity
Disturbs the natural order
Next Week’s Lesson
Noah and the Flood
