Heroes – Part 2
Scott Young.com – Pastor of Hope
C Confidence based on our
B Belief in God’s Word, that inspires
A Action to do good.
Hebrews 11:4 - By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and through it he being dead still speaks.
Genesis 4:2 - Now Abel kept flocks, and Cain worked the soil.
[3] In the course of time Cain brought some of the fruits of the soil as an offering to the LORD. [4] But Abel brought fat portions from some of the firstborn of his flock. The LORD looked with favor on Abel and his offering, [5] but on Cain and his offering he did not look with favor. So Cain was very angry, and his face was downcast.
A LIFE WITHOUT FAVOR: CAIN
1. Does Things Their Own Way
Genesis 4:3,5 - In the course of time Cain brought some of the fruits of the soil as an offering to the LORD … but on Cain and his offering (the Lord) did not look with favor.
2. Lives With Unresolved Anger
Genesis 4:5 - So Cain was very angry, and his face was downcast.
3. Will Not Change
Genesis 4:6-7 - Then the LORD said to Cain, “Why are you angry? Why is your face downcast? If you do what is right, will you not be accepted?”
A LIFE OF FAVOR: ABEL
1. Favor Gives Generously
Hebrews 11:4 - By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as a righteous man.
2. Favor Thinks and Acts Right
Hebrews 11:4 - By faith (Abel) was commended as a righteous man, when God spoke well of his offerings.
3. Favor Leaves A Legacy
Hebrews 11:4 - And by faith he still speaks, even though he is dead.
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