Scripture: Genesis 4

Genesis 4:8-26 – What Foundation are You Building Upon?

Genesis 4:8-26 - What Foundation are You Building Upon?

In Genesis 4 we see how people’s actions are a reflection of their heart. If their priorities are themselves, then they treat those around them as tools or property to be used for selfish purposes. But a heart surrendered to God will seek to honor God and bless the people around them; seeing them as created in God’s image and deserving of kindness and respect.

Genesis 4:1-16 – Understanding the Depravity of Humanity

Genesis 4:1-16 - Understanding the Depravity of Humanity

In Genesis 4, we see the outpouring of the human heart in the actions of Cain and Abel. In one we see a heart of adoration and thankfulness to God, and in the other we see a heart of jealousy, anger and malice, leading to the first murder. And what’s up with the mark of Cain?