Three Experiments and Three Failures
Genesis 4:4-5
And Abel, he also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the LORD had respect to Abel and to his offering:…


I. The FAMILY idea won't keep men right. Cain and Abel were brothers.

II. RELIGIOUS CEREMONIAL won't keep men light. Cain and Abel both offered sacrifice.

III. RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION won't keep men right. Cain killed his brother, but a voice cried against him. What will keep men right? The love of God through Jesus Christ.

(J. Parker, D. D.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the LORD had respect unto Abel and to his offering:

WEB: Abel also brought some of the firstborn of his flock and of its fat. Yahweh respected Abel and his offering,




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