Monday morning, I only had a limited amount of time to read God’s word and have my devotions. I decided to read the passage that went along with our discussion to prepare my heart for the day. I was excited that it was in Genesis 3 because I have personally studied this chapter, but better yet, my pastor preached on this chapter Sunday night. I know Satan is the father of lies, however, it amazes me how subtly he does so in this chapter. Something I did not see earlier was Eve was deceived (she was never given the command from God not to eat of the tree, Adam was before she was created. See Gen. 2:16-17). Adam was openly disobedient and blatantly blamed God and Eve. “The man said, ‘The woman whom You gave to be with me (Blame!), she gave me from the tree, and I ate (Adam’s rationalization)’” (Gen 3:12, NASB). His consequences to sin are listed in Gen. 3:14-19, which affected all mankind from that day forward. …show more content…
It all begins with an offering to God. Cain gives an offering to the Lord in the form of fruit from the ground (nothing is said about it being his 1st fruits, Hmmm?!?). Abel gives an offering to the Lord, “his part also brought the firstlings of his flock and of their fat portions (he gave the 1st of his flock and it was a blood offering, Symbolic of all future sacrifices). And the Lord had regard for Abel and his offering;” (Gen 4:4b, NASB). Cain kills Abel and hides it from God. God asks Cain, “Where is Abel?” Then Cain lies to God by saying, “I do not know, am I my brother’s keeper.” This is Cain’s rationalization of the situation; however, God knows the truth and calls Cain out for his disobedience. In Genesis 4:10-15 God reveals Cain’s punishment for his sins which will also affect anyone who kills