God judges sin but still graciously and patiently remains involved with humanity as He works out His grand plan of redemption.
1. God's pronouncements come true (1-5a)
2. God's response to human sin (5b-14)
James 4:14-15
1 John 3:11-15
"Murder is an act of hatred toward God for making or accepting another who offends us or troubles us or is favored with gifts and honors we do not have or stands in our way.
-E. Phillip Hughes
3. God is merciful in His judgments (15-16)
2 Peter 3:9-10
Romans 2:4-5
Philippians 2:9-11
Revelation 20:12-15
Matthew 7:21-23
Care Group Questions
1. Which seed (kingdom) do you find yourself in? Which brother best describes you? Like Cain, are you religious but void of relationship? Do you determine the rules of engagement with God?
2. Perhaps you truly are a Christian, but right now God is getting the leftovers. What does sacrifice look like for you? Costly living?
3. Who is tempting you to envy these days? Who is tempting you to be angry? Who has God blessed or accepted and you are jealous of? Who is troubling you that you would like to get your of the way?
Ending Scripture: Hebrews 12:22-24
