Written 6 March 2013
Contents: Where?
Outside of Eden, Nod, Enoch Who? Adam, Eve, Cain, Abel, Lamech
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4:1-2
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Adam and Eve had Cain (who tilled the ground) and Abel (a
keeper of flocks).
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2
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4:3-5
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Cain brought the Lord an offering of fruit and Abel
brought firstlings of his flock and the Lord regarded Abel’s offering but not
Cain’s, angering Cain.
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3
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4:6-8
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The Lord asked why he was angry and told him to master
sin, but he killed his brother Abel.
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4
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4:9-12
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Cain denied knowing where Abel was, God said his blood
cries out and cursed Cain to be a vagrant wanderer.
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5
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4:13-16
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Punishment too much for Cain so God marked him so no one
would kill him then Cain went to Nod.
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6
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4:17-18
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Cain named the city Enoch after his wife gave birth to
Enoch, who fathered Irad, who fathered Mehujael, who fathered Methushael, who
fathered Lamech.
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4:19-22
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Lamech’s wife Adah had Jabal and Jubal, his wife Zillah
had Tubal-cain and Naamah.
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8
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4:23-24
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Lamech said he had killed a man and if Cain is avenged 7
times, Lamech 77 times.
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Divisions:
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4:1-8
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The acceptability of Adam and Eve’s sons’ (Cain and Abel)
sacrifices led to Cain’s anger and the murder of Abel.
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Principle:
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Don’t compare yourself in any way to anyone else.
Our sacrifices to God must be made on His terms.
Murder is not an acceptable result of anger.
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4:9-16
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God cursed Cain to be a vagrant wanderer and marked him so
no one would kill him then he went to Nod.
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Principle:
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The Lord disciplines those He loves.
Sin has immediate and lasting consequences.
Our response to sin and its consequences can take us far
from home.
Running away from our problems doesn’t remove our sin or
its consequences.
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4:17-24
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Cain had Enoch, who had Irad, who had Mehujael, who had
Methushael, who had Lamech, who had Jabal, Jubal, Tubal-cain and Naamah and
desired to be avenged 77 times.
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Principle:
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Our sin affects future generations.
Our response to our sin affects the future generations of
our families.
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4
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Principle:
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Subject Sentence:
Cursed by God after killing Abel, Cain’s descendants
include Lamech.
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Aim (Christian and Non-Christian):
TCMCATK that our sinful actions are forgivable but still
bring lasting consequences that affect future generations.
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TCMNCATK that we cannot hide from our sin. It must be dealt with.
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Application:
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What practical steps can you take to avoid comparing
yourself to others?
What sacrifices do you make for God and how do you make
them?
In what way have you responded acceptably to your anger?
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2
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Why do you think the Lord reserves discipline for those He
loves?
What are some of the lasting consequences of sin?
From your experience, what have been the results of trying
to run away from your problems?
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3
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What affect has the sin of a past generation had on later
generations?
What impact might your current sinful choices have on future
family members?
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4
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