Lancaster Baptist Church
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Lancaster Baptist Church
4020 E Lancaster Blvd, Lancaster, CA 93535, USA
Sunday 8:15 AM
Sunday 10:45 AM
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https://www.lancasterbaptist.org/guestTitle: Courage to Sacrifice
Text: Genesis 4:1-8, Hebrews 11:4
Speaker: Pastor Paul Chappell
Text: Genesis 4:1-8, Hebrews 11:4
Speaker: Pastor Paul Chappell
Introduction
I. The Family of Abel
A. Created By God
A DIRECT CREATION BY GOD
A CREATION IN THE IMAGE OF GOD
Quote: "...both male and female bear the divine image of God..."
Quote: "In his nature, person, and personality, in his moral and spiritual capacities, in his emotions, intellect, conscience, and will, man stands apart from the brute creation.” - John Phillips
A FAMILY PRODUCED BY GOD
Quote: "This is the first passage showing that God ordained marriage as a man and a woman. Since much of the church has abandoned this historical foundation, is it any wonder that marriage is under severe attack in the western world?” - Jonathan Sarfati
B. Rebelled Against God
A COMMAND BY GOD
THE REBELLION AGAINST GOD
C. Cursed by God
THE IMMEDIATE CONSEQUENCES
THE CONTINUATION OF THE CURSE
II. The Faith of Abel
A. He Was a Shepherd
B. He Sacrificed to the Lord
THE FIRST FRUITS
THE BLOOD
C. His Brother was Bitter
HIS SACRIFICE WAS REJECTED
CAIN KILLED HIS BROTHER
CAIN IS JUDGED BY GOD
III. The Favor of Abel
A. Referenced by Jesus
B. Remembered After Death
THE ACTIONS OF ABEL'S FAITH
Quote: “That is, from God. His offering made in faith was the means of his obtaining the divine testimonial that he was a righteous man.” - Barnes Notes
THE AFTERMATH OF ABEL'S FAITH
Quote: “God witnessed to Abel's faith by accepting his sacrifice; and by this witness, Abel still speaks to us.” – Warren Wiersbe
Conclusion
TAKE AWAYS
1. The Family Was Instituted by God
2. Individual Family Members Are Responsible for Their Choices
3. The Blood Is a More Excellent Sacrifice - Hebrews 12:24
4. Abel's Testimony Lives On
1. The Family Was Instituted by God
2. Individual Family Members Are Responsible for Their Choices
3. The Blood Is a More Excellent Sacrifice - Hebrews 12:24
4. Abel's Testimony Lives On
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