Session 014: Genesis 4: Cain and Abel: The Sacrifices

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This week we will look at the Cain and Abel story again. We are going to focus on the sacrifices. There are many ways to look at the sacrifices. Thought: God knew Adam and Eve would sin, Cain continues the process, and this continues all throughout the Bible. It seems there is a problem with the offerings Cain and Abel brought. Is it an offering or a sacrifice? Think about this as you read the passages for this week’s lesson.

  • Scripture Audio:

    Presented as dramatizations from The Bible Gateway.

    Genesis 4

  • How did Cain and Abel know to sacrifice?

    A quick article covering how Cain and Abel knew to sacrifice.

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  • Why Did God Reject Cain’s Sacrifice?

    This article focuses on the four main theories or thoughts about why God chose one sacrifice over the other.e.

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  • Why Abel’s Sacrifice Was Better

    This article focuses on the very traditional view that Cain’s sacrifice was casual.

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    Text to Speach Audio Download:

  • EXTRA CREDIT ARTICLES:

    These resourcs wont be a direct part of the class discussion, but may prove helpful as you start looking into your own rabbit holes of study.

    Cain and Abel

    Unlike the other resources for this week, this one looks at the Grace of God towards Cain.

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    Cain and Abel: A Story of Rebellion, Judgment, and Grace

    This article looks at some of the nuance within this passage. While it requires a little interpretation, it is based on human personalities and reactions. There is some good insite here to be digested.

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    Lessons From the Garden: Why Did Cain and Abel Offer a Sacrifice to God?

    In this article the concept of faith as it relates to the sacrifices is looked at. It is another interesting look at thsis scripture.

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As you study the scripture from the point of view of the sacrifices, consider these questions:

  • Was it God’s choice?
  • A problem with attitude or motive?
  • The quality of the sacrifice, was one a sacrifice and the other an offering?
  • Was it their occupation?
  • Was it their heart?

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