Old Testament - Genesis 4:1 -15 - (First Murder)
Channel: Calvary Chapel Windward
Date: 2016-01-26

Old Testament - Genesis 4 1 15 - (First Murder)

Genesis 4:1 -5  - First Murder  - CC Windward - Pastor Tim

Genesis 4:1-15 - First Murder- Calvary Chapel Windward - OAHU, HAWAII - Pastor Tim Newman - From Local Olelo / Oceanic / Time Warner Cable show "A View from Calvary" - Episode #280: - Original Air Date: 08/14/2011 A.D.


PASTOR TIM's NOTES:

Genesis 4:1-15
“The First Murder”
Jude 10-11
1. Eve is CONVINCED that Cain is the one.
Vs. 1-2a
1a. She was CONVINCED that Cain was the fulfillment of Genesis 3:15.
Here Eve gives the acknowledgment that God is the source of life.
She rightly saw Cain as a work of God.
2. Cain’s CHARACTER is seen in his worship of God.
Vs. 2b-8
2a. His CHARACTER is seen in the type of offering he brought.
In the process of time- at a particular time
verse 3— Heb 11:4
 Cain’s offering was not an animal sacrifice.
 Cain's offerings were the results of his own efforts.
Cain’s offering was not the first fruits. Prov 3:9-10
 Abel brought the best his firstborn
the firstborn of his flock and of their fat
The rabbinic commentators note that “fat” and “firstborn” mean that Abel gave
God the pick of the flock.7
 Num 18:17
 Abel brought his offering by faith.
Heb 11:4, John 1:29, James 2:19-20
2b. His CHARACTER is seen in his attitude.
We have mentioned his attitude in the offering but now look at his attitude when God
confronts him.
Vs. 5 And Cain was very angry
2c. His CHARACTER is seen in the premeditated murder of his brother.
“Brother” is twice used in the text.
His young brother was a good man, a “righteous” man according to Hebrews 11:4
(cf. Matthew 23:35).
Jesus would even call him a prophet (cf. Luke 11:50, 51).
When King David confesses to the murderer of Uriah he also makes a confession
to God:
“Against you, you only, have I sinned” (Psalm 51:4).

1 John 3:10-15

John is concerned with the absence of love which is hate and is demonstrated in
the life of Cain.
3. Cain is CAUTIONED by God in regards to sin.

7 Ibid.
Vs. 7
3a. It is God who seeks out Cain to CAUTION him.
Here we see God in his mercy once again trying to bring restoration.
3b. Cain is CAUTIONED in regards to the desire of sin.
The Lord gives Cain the consequences.
The picture here is one of a lion crouched and ready to pounce.
Literally God said, “If you do right, there is uplift.”
James 1:14-15
What is God looking for in those that seek to worship Him? Mic 6:6-8
4. Cain is CURSED by God in regards to sin.
Vs. 9-12
4a. Cain is questioned before he is CURSED.
God was immediately on the spot, just as he had been with Adam and Eve after the
fall.
4b. Cain is CURSED because his sin cannot be denied.
The voice of your brother's blood cries out to Me from the ground.
And it still cries out, even though he is dead.
Heb 12:24
Abel's blood cried for judgment against sin but the blood of
Christ cries out for the redemption of mankind from sin.
5. Cain’s COMPLAINING is met with grace.
Vs. 13-15
5a. Cain’s COMPLAINS that his punishment is too severe.
Here we see Cain in self pity and not remorse for what he had done.
5b. Cain’s COMPLAINING is met with grace.
This is the first instance in Scripture where a human is cursed.
Cain now shared this tragic distinction with the serpent
There is grace but God's judgment would stand.
Cain is promised frustration in work and restlessness in life.
Are you experiencing either of these?
If so perhaps God has brought or allowed this to come into your life so that he
might speak to you about your own attitude.
Remember Cain wanted to have it his own way, even in his relationship with the
Lord.
He wanted to approach God based on his own merit.
He wanted a life of dependence from God.

Hag 1:5-7
Why the frustration for the Jews?
They had determined to put themselves first and make the worship of God a
second class priority.
The results were a life of frustration.

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