170903 AM Three Brothers and Three Truths

“Three Brothers and Three Truths

There are some common truths in this world that everyone has heard or said at some point. This lesson speaks to three common truths from three brothers that originate from their Hebrew name. These are true statements that go all the way back to the beginning of man’s time here on earth, and even up to today.

INTRODUCTION: Genesis 1 :1; 3-4; 6; 10-11; 16; 20; 24; 26-28; 31; Genesis 3:24
MAIN TEXT: Genesis 4:1-16; 25-26

#1: ____ POSSESSES YOU – and therefore you must put it to death.

What sins do you need to put to death?

Cain (Hebrew – Qayin) = “”possess”” or “”possession”” or “”spear””

Genesis 4:7: “” … sin is crouching at the door … “”
Genesis 4:16: “” … away from the presence of the Lord … “” Genesis 4:19; Colossians 3:1-7; Romans 6:1-4

#2: LIFE IS ____ – and therefore use the time you have for the glory of God.

What will you do this week, this month, this year, for the glory of God?

Abel (Hebrew – hebe/) = “”breath”” or “”vapor”” or “”vanity””

Ecclesiastes 1: 1-2: “”Vanity of vanities”” translated from “”hebel of hebel”” Genesis 4:4
Hebrews 11 :4: “” … though he died, he still speaks.””
Ecclesiastes 12:13-14; James 4:13-17

#3: SALVATION IS ______ OFFERED · but it is up to you to accept it.
Will you accept the salvation offered through Jesus?

Seth (Hebrew – shayth) = “”anointed”” or “”appointed”” or “”compensation””

Genesis 4:25-26: “”At that time people began to call upon the name of the Lord.””
Genesis 5:1-3, 6-8; 28-29
Romans 3:23-24: “”for all have sinned and fall short … and are justified by his grace as a gift.”” “