Abel’s Sermon on Worship

Genesis 4:1-5

1 Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, and said, "I have acquired a man from the LORD." 2 Then she bore again, this time his brother Abel. Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground. 3 And in the process of time it came to pass that Cain brought an offering of the fruit of the ground to the LORD. 4 Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat. And the LORD respected Abel and his offering, 5 but He did not respect Cain and his offering. And Cain was very angry, and his countenance fell.

Gen. 4:1-5

The Proper Use of the Old Testament

The Proper Use of the Old Testament• Not as a law—it all was removed

The Proper Use of the Old Testament• Not as a law—it all was removed• Written for our learn

The Proper Use of the Old Testament• Not as a law—it all was removed• Written for our learn• Source of hope

The Proper Use of the Old Testament• Not as a law—it all was removed• Written for our learn• Source of hope• Examples to admonish

The Proper Use of the Old Testament• Not as a law—it all was removed• Written for our learn• Source of hope• Examples to admonish

The Messages from the First Sacrifice

The Background of the Sacrifice

1 Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, and said, "I have acquired a man from the LORD." 2 Then she bore again, this time his brother Abel. Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground. 3 And in the process of time it came to pass that Cain brought an offering of the fruit of the ground to the LORD. 4 Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat. And the LORD respected Abel and his offering, 5 but He did not respect Cain and his offering. And Cain was very angry, and his countenance fell.

Gen. 4:1-5

The Background of the Sacrifice• The first two sons, two occupations

The Background of the Sacrifice• The first two sons, two occupations• Both brought sacrifices

The Background of the Sacrifice• The first two sons, two occupations• Both brought sacrifices• Only Abel’s sacrifice was accepted

The Background of the Sacrifice• The first two sons, two occupations• Both brought sacrifices• Only Abel’s sacrifice was accepted• Jealousy led to murder

The Background of the Sacrifice• The first two sons, two occupations• Both brought sacrifices• Only Abel’s sacrifice was accepted• Jealousy led to murder• Innocent blood cries out to God

The Commentary on the Sacrifice 1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony.

3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.

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.

Hebrews 11:1-4

Lessons from that Sacrifice

Lessons from that Sacrifice• Faith listened

Lessons from that Sacrifice• Faith listened• Faith prepared

Lessons from that Sacrifice• Faith listened• Faith prepared• Faith sacrificed

Lessons from that Sacrifice• Faith listened• Faith prepared• Faith sacrificed• Faith manifested, reveals the heart

Lessons from that Sacrifice• Faith listened• Faith prepared• Faith sacrificed• Faith manifested, reveals the heart• Faith rewarded

The Commentary on the Sacrifice 1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony.

3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.

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.

Hebrews 11:1-4

Abel’s Voice Speaks to Us

Abel’s Voice Speaks to Us• Just do what He says

Abel’s Voice Speaks to Us• Just do what He says• Bring your best to Him

Abel’s Voice Speaks to Us• Just do what He says• Bring your best to Him• Worship with all your heart

Abel’s Voice Speaks to Us• Just do what He says• Bring your best to Him• Worship with all your heart• Righteousness always is rewarded

Becoming a True Worshiper

Becoming a True Worshiper

• Believe John 3:16

Becoming a True Worshiper

• Believe John 3:16

• Repent Luke 13:3

Becoming a True Worshiper

• Believe John 3:16

• Repent Luke 13:3

• Confess Faith Rom. 10:9

Becoming a True Worshiper

• Believe John 3:16

• Repent Luke 13:3

• Confess Faith Rom. 10:9

• Be Baptized into Him Gal. 3:27

Becoming a True Worshiper

• Believe John 3:16

• Repent Luke 13:3

• Confess Faith Rom. 10:9

• Be Baptized into Him Gal. 3:27

Added to His church, His body, His kingdom

Becoming a True Worshiper

• Believe John 3:16

• Repent Luke 13:3

• Confess Faith Rom. 10:9

• Be Baptized into Him Gal. 3:27

Added to His church, His body, His kingdom

• Be Faithful Rev. 2:10