Series: Foundations: A Study in Genesis

Worship Like Abel

March 02, 2023 | Pastor Robert Lee
Passage: Genesis 4:1-5

Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, saying, “I have gotten a man with the help of the Lord.” 2  And again, she bore his brother Abel. Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, and Cain a worker of the ground. 3  In the course of time Cain brought to the Lord an offering of the fruit of the ground, 4  and Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat portions. And the Lord had regard for Abel and his offering, 5  but Cain and his offering he had no regard. So Cain was very angry, and his face fell. (Genesis 4:1–5)

CROSS REFERENCES

For he thought, “I may appease him with the present that goes ahead of me, and afterward I shall see his face. Perhaps he will accept me.” (Genesis 32:20)

7  The sons of Jacob had come in from the field as soon as they heard of it, and the men were indignant and very angry, because he had done an outrageous thing in Israel by lying with Jacob’s daughter... (Genesis 34:7)

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. What were some of the highlights and lowlights of your week? Everyone needs to get a chance to answer!  

2. All children are born “with the help of Lord.” That means every human being was planned and brought to life by God. How could that reality inform our view on issues like abortion, racism, bullying, gossip, etc.?

3. When we really enjoy something or someone, it naturally overflows into praise and sharing what we love with others. What do you find yourself giving praise to most? What does that say about your heart?

4. Do you regularly find joy and delight in God that overflows into praise and sharing with others? If yes, please share some of your experiences. If no, why do you think that is? What does that say about the condition of your heart?

5. How do we practically increase our joy in God, and therefore, our worship of God? And what do you think specifically hinders you from having joy in God?

6. Close by talking with God about what He said to us tonight by answering these questions in prayer: In light of the truths revealed by God in this passage…

1) What can I praise God for?

2) What sin do I need to confess?

3) What can I thank God for?

4) What needs do I have that I need to ask God to satisfy?

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