Today’s Passage: Genesis 4:1-8
Today’s Message: By the of God He redeems you to Him, you are to your life devoted to love and serve Him alone.
1. of God’s Saving Grace.
Subpoint #1. Provision from the Lord, Cain and Abel
- Creation Mandate fulfilled, the blessing of God’s Promise (in the Promised Seed)
- Employed in a fallen world, a shepherd of sheep and a worker of the ground
[Application] You were to worship.
2. of God’s Saving Grace.
Subpoint #1. Devoted to God by offering a sacrifice, Cain brought an offering but Abel brought the best he had.
Subpoint #2. God regards Abel’s offering by his faith, Cain’s unbelief led to anger and sin’s control.
[Application] You are to worship.
3. of God’s Saving Grace.
Subpoint #1. Abel’s response in faith vs. Cain’s response in unbelief.
a. Cain unable to master sin and murders Abel.
b. Cain devoted to himself, Able devoted to God (Hebrews 11:4).
[Application] You are to worship.
Conclusion: The recognition, redemption, hope, devotion, it all begins at home. This is where we witness the Lord’s provision, this is the everyday occasion of experiencing God’s saving grace, this is the place where pastors/elders are made, confirmed, and trained in. If we can’t worship God in our own homes how do we call a community to join us? The battle begins at home. Know your enemy (sin and sinful desires) and know whom you serve.
By the saving grace of God He redeems you to worship Him, you are to offer your life devoted to love and serve Him alone.