Title: Genesis 4:8~15 Sin and Judgment
Contents
Genesis 4:8-15 Sin and Judgment Topic:39. sin, murder. 2009. 1. ?.
◎ Introduction
: Through the first murder, that is, Cain's sin of killing Abel, and God's judgment on him, it reveals the great truth that sin cannot be hidden and that judgment against him cannot be denied.
1. Beat Abel to death (8)
2. Jehovah's Encounter and Judgment (9-12)
3. Cain's protest and God's mercy (13-15)
1. Cain lures Abel into the field and then strikes him to death. (8)
※ Cain kills Abel. It should be noted
① Cain harbored a man who was angry with both his brother and God. (8)
② God warned that sin was lying at Cain's gate. (7)
③ Cain deceived Abel.
④ The expression “sister” of Cain for Abel is mentioned six times.
⑤ At this time, the seeds of ungodliness were planted on the ground.
※ What kind of person is Cain?
① He was the first to allow sin to swallow him up. (About 4:1~3)
② He is a first-timer who became an eternal follower of the “old serpent, who is called the devil” (Rev 12:9; John 8:44).
③ He is the first to sow the serpent on the earth forever, the seed of the unbelievers and the ungodly.
(1 John 3:12. Genesis 3:15; 4:16-24)
※ Before reaching the moment of committing murder, we must always remember the words of Christ. Because if we harbor wrath in our hearts, we will be thrown into judgment and hellfire, just as if we had committed murder. (Matthew 5:22)
(Rev 12:9; Romans 8:6; James 1:15; Rev 21:8, Proverbs 11:19; Ezekiel 18:20)
2. Jehovah's Encounter and Judgment (9-12)
One). God Meets Cain (9-10)
※ When God met Cain, an important event occurred.
① “Where is your brother Abel?” ask a question
* God knew exactly where Abel was.
* God wanted Cain to think about his sin, that is, the great incident he had committed, and have a heart to ask for mercy.
* Unless Cain repented and asked God for mercy and forgiveness, he would sooner or later be doomed to eternity.
② “I do not know, am I my brother’s keeper?” He answers.
* Cain completely denies responsibility for his sins. Then he committed a series of crimes.
* Cain continued to rebel against God and deceive Him.
* Cain denied responsibility for his brother.
* Cain had a heart that went against the will of God even more.
* Cain hardened his heart toward God and refused to repent.
③ He asked, “What have you done? Your brother’s blood cries out from the ground.”
* God not only saw Cain's sin, but also heard Abel's voice for justice.
* Notice that the blood of Christ contains a much greater message than the blood of Abel.
The blood of Christ proclaims redemption, the forgiveness of sins, not retaliation. (Eph 1:7)
2). God judges. (11-12)
※ There are three judgments given to murderer Cain.
① A murderer is cursed from the ground. (11)
* The murderer always had to bear the curse of God, the curse of spiritual sorrow and suffering, and the curse of God's wrath and wrath.
② The murderer suffers in his work. (12)
* A murderer suffers greatly in his life and toil, that is, in obtaining the necessities of life.
it shouldn't have been For wherever he lives, the earth will give him suffering.
③ The murderer is always restless and restless, fleeing from the ground and gaining advantage (12)
* Cain was condemned.
3. Cain's protest and God's mercy (13-15)
One). Cain rebels and complains against God's judgment. (13-14)
※ “My punishment is too heavy to bear.” There were protests and complaints against God's judgment.
※ Discomfort toward God is ① too great. ② Too harsh. ③ It is unfair. ④ severe. ⑤ It is difficult to bear. ⑥ The punishment is too heavy for the crime.
※ Cain did not repent and rebelled against God's judgment and complained. He accused God of being unfair and harsh.
2). God has mercy. (15)
※ God's use of the name Jehovah is a name used to emphasize God's redemption, faithfulness, grace and mercy.
※ “Jehovah” is the promise of grace that God wants to establish with everyone on the earth.
※ God still showed mercy and went to find Cain.
① God declared that there would be no retaliation against Cain.
② God gave Cain a mark confirming his safety and protection.
※ The judgment of the murderer Cain is made by God himself.
※ We, too, should not retaliate against our enemies or damage, but rely on God to take revenge.
◎ Conclusion: