Grace Covenant Church - Charlotte
As we look in verse 4 of our study of Hebrews, we find mention of Abel. Genesis shows us that Abel’s sacrifice was by faith, Cain’s wasn’t It also hints at a sacrificial system to come. He worshipped fully understanding his sin need
REFLECTION VERSE: 1 John 3:11-18
1 John 3:11-18 ESV
SCRIPTURE READING: Genesis 4:3-10
Genesis 4:3-10 ESV
Hebrews 11:4 ESV
1. BIBLICAL FAITH BRINGS AUTHENTIC WORSHIP!
Authentic Worship is a product of obedience and attitude.
Obedience: Prov 15:8
Attitude: Mark 7:6, Rom 1:21, James 1:22
2. BIBLICAL FAITH POINTS TO CHRIST'S SACRIFICE
Gen 3.21, Heb 12:24, 2 Corinthians 9:7
A WORD ABOUT THE WAY OF CAIN...
Genesis 4:5-8
"Whereas Cain’s mother, Eve had been talked into sin, Cain would not be talked out of it." -R. Kent Hughes
When confronted, people either repent or run!
3. BIBLICAL FAITH TESTIFIES FOR GENERATIONS
Choose the way of Abel…which points us to the way of Christ.
Reject the self-absorbed, easily triggered, ready-to-run way of Cain.
Make sure your faith is a worshiping faith!
2 Corinthians 13:5 ESV
NEXT STEPS FOR YOU?
- As believers, we commit to God.
- As members, we commit to one another.
- As disciples, we commit to the world.
- As Grace Covenant, we commit to NOW!