Welcome to Part 2 of our sermon series, “Eat This Book: At First Bite.” In this session, we explore the poignant narrative of Genesis 4—the story of Cain and Abel. This story introduces us to significant biblical firsts, such as the first mention of sin, the first murder, and the concept of personal responsibility. We’ll delve into the repercussions of Cain’s actions and the profound lessons they hold for us today about sin’s deceit and the importance of offering what is right in God’s eyes. Join us as we uncover the depths of these early biblical events and their implications for our understanding of justice, accountability, and mercy.
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Genesis 4:2 “…Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground.
Genesis 4:3 And in the process of time it came to pass that Cain brought an offering
of the fruit of the ground to the Lord.
Genesis 4:4 Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat. And the
Lord respected Abel and his offering,
Genesis 4:5 but He did not respect Cain and his offering. And Cain was very angry,
and his countenance fell.
Genesis 4:6 So the Lord said to Cain, “Why are you angry? And why has your
countenance fallen?
Genesis 4:7 If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin
lies at the door. And its desire is [d]for you, but you should rule over it.”
Genesis 4:8 Now Cain talked with Abel his brother; and it came to pass, when they
were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother and killed him.
Genesis 4:9 Then the Lord said to Cain, “Where is Abel your brother?” He said, “I do not
know. Am I my brother’s keeper?”
Genesis 4:10 And He said, “What have you done? The voice of your brother’s blood
cries out to Me from the ground.
Rule #13: Recognize the Law of First Mention in the Bible which means that the
first time an idea or word is introduced in the Bible is important.
I. THE FIRST MENTION OF THE WORD SIN IN SCRIPTURE.
Genesis 4:2 “…Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground.
Genesis 4:3 And in the process of time it came to pass that Cain brought an offering
of the fruit of the ground to the Lord.
Genesis 4:4 Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat. And the
Lord respected Abel and his offering,
Genesis 4:5 but He did not respect Cain and his offering. And Cain was very angry,
and his countenance fell.
Genesis 3:21 Also for Adam and his wife the Lord God made tunics of skin, and
clothed them.
The Cain Syndrome
Lord, I won’t give you what you want, I’ll give you what I want.
Genesis 4:6 So the Lord said to Cain, “Why are you angry? And why has your
countenance fallen?
Genesis 4:7 If you do well, will you not be accepted?
Genesis 4:7 (AMP) If you do well [believing Me and doing what is acceptable and
pleasing to Me], will you not be accepted?
Genesis 4:7 (VOICE) Don’t you know that as long as you do what is right, then I
accept you?
Genesis 4:7 “…. And if you do not do well, sin lies at the door.
Who is it knocks so loud?”
“A lonely little sin.”
“Slip through,” I answered.
And soon all hell was in.
Ephesians 4:27 Neither give place to the devil.
Genesis 4:7 …And its desrie is for you, but you should rule over it.”
John Owen said, “Be killing sin, or sin will be killing you.”
II. THE FIRST MURDER IN THE BIBLE.
Genesis 4:8 Now Cain talked with Abel his brother; and it came to pass, when they
were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother and killed him.
John 10:10 10 The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy…
John 8:44 You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to
do. He was a murderer from the beginning …”
Now in the United States, there are 19 states that have no restrictions on abortion
Up until 15 minutes before birthing, you can destroy the unborn in 19 states.
14 states have intense restrictions where it is very hard to get an abortion
Missouri is one of them
17 states are in the middle, they have some restrictions but abortion is accessible.
So 36 states in the union you can get an abortion
There is no state that bans abortion completely
Joe Biden said, “The supreme was wrong. Abortion should be a constitutional right in the
federal constitution, a federal right. And it shouldn’t matter where in America you
live. This isn’t about states rights, it’s about women’s rights.”
It’s sick world when one family member gets to decide whether another family
member gets to live or die.
When sex is the God we worship, children are the demonic sacrifice we make.
Proverbs 8:36 But he who sins against me wrongs his own soul; All those who hate
me love death.
Matthew 23:35 That on you may come all the righteous blood shed on the earth, from
the blood of righteous Abel …”
1 John 3:12 “…Cain who was of the wicked one and murdered his brother.and why
did he murder him? Because his works were evil and his brother’s righteous
1 John 3:13 Do not marvel, my brethren, if the world hates you.
Genesis 4:9 Then the Lord said to Cain, “Where is Abel your brother?” He said, “I do
not know. Am I my brother’s keeper?”
I John 3:15, “Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer.”
To quote Clint Eastwood:
It’s a heck of a thing, killing a man. Take away all he’s got and all he’s ever gonna have.
III. THE FIRST MENTION OF BLOOD IN THE BIBLE.
Genesis 4:10 And He said, “What have you done? The voice of your brother’s blood
cries out to Me from the ground.
Romans 3:15 Their feet are swift to shed blood:
Romans 3:16 Destruction and misery are in their ways:
Romans 3:17 And the way of peace have they not known:
Romans 3:18 There is no fear of God before their eyes.
Sin can always justifies itself and we can justify anything we do, even murder.
Proverbs 21:2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes,
Proverbs 26:12 Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a
fool than for him.
Numbers 32:23 “… Be sure your sin will find you out.
James 2:13 For judgment is without mercy to the one who has shown no mercy.
1 Corinthians 11:31 For if we would judge ourselves, we would not be judged.
Proverbs 3:7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and depart from evil.
