This week we look for Jesus among the first family. God didn't need to include the story about the first murder, but he did. Why? Find out as we see “Jesus in the Field,” part of our Good News Everywhere Series.
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MESSAGE STUDY NOTES (also available as download above)
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WARM UP
Do you think you would like farming? Why or why not?
READ
Genesis 4:1-16; Hebrews 11:4, 12:24; John 6:29
MAIN IDEA:
1. Sin is our problem
2. Faith makes us acceptable
3. Blood cries from the ground
The Nature of Sin
A. Sin is hidden
B. Sin is opportunistic
C. Sin is a power
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
1. Why do you think humans tend to see sin or wrongdoing as someone else’s problem?
2. Why do you think God made faith (trust) the key factor in relationship with him?
APPLICATION
Understanding the nature of sin, what things do you think a follower of Jesus should do?
FOR MENTORING
Given your history with sin, what sins do you know that tempt you? What are you doing about it?
