Scandal East of Eden

SCANDAL EAST OF EDEN
Genesis 4

The Story of Cain and God:

Genesis 4:3-16, Leviticus 2, 1 Samuel 2:17, Proverbs 21:27, Hebrews 11:4, 1 John 3:11-15

• The rejected offering has more to do with the attitude of the heart than the gift offered.

• Sin is a destructive beast that desires to ambush.

• The “mark” is a symbol of guilt and grace.

Making Sense of our Story:
Matthew 5:21-26, Romans 7:15-25, Ephesians 2:1-5

1. Life is perpetually tainted when we are unwilling to deal rightly with the Cain-like bent within us.

2. We cannot carry the weight of our sin; it will kill us.

3. God does not give up on sinners

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