OT Characters: Cain & Abel

Douglas Jacoby Podcast

English - April 01, 2020 15:12 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 64 ratings
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Hebrew words:

Qayin (Cain)Hevel (Abel) = vapor, mistNod = wandering

Further study:

Cain -- Hebrews 11:4; 1 John 3:12; Jude 11Abel -- Matthew 23:35; Luke 11:51; Hebrews 11:4; 12:24Other passages referred to: Job 7:16; Psalm 39:5; Genesis 3:16; Matthew 18:22

Key verses:

4:7 -- Determining to master sin4:9 -- Genuine care for our brother4:24 -- Revenge

Some things we learn about God:

Sacrifice is part of our relationship with God.God does not accept our excuses for sin.He holds us accountable for sin.God is gracious -- he does not treat us as our sins deserve (Psalm 103:12).

For children (simplified lesson):

Question 1: How did Cain accept correction?Question 2: How should he have accepted correction?

Suggested Bible versions for O.T. Study:

Holman Christian Standard VersionNew English TranslationFox Translation (Schocken Bible series)Tanakh (Jewish Publication Society)English Standard VersionInternational Standard VersionThe Septuagint (2007 translation)

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