Genesis chapter four introduces to us the world’s first false religious system. We will meet two different people, who bring two very different offerings, that have two very different results. The first recorded murder in history occurs in this chapter as a result of an unrepentant sinner filled with jealousy and rage.

Genesis 4 Outline

I. The first sons of Adam and Eve (4:1-2)

A. Cain (4:1)

B. Abel (4:2)

II. The contrasting offerings of Cain and Abel (4:3-5)

A. Cain’s offering (4:3)

B. Abel’s offering (4:4)

C. Contrasting results (4:4-5)

III. Cain reproved and exhorted by God (4:6-7)

A. Cain reproved (4:6)

B. Cain exhorted (4:7)

IV. The first murder and trial (4:8-16)

A. Cain kills Abel (4:8)

B. Cain arraigned (4:9)

C. Evidence presented/conviction rendered (4:10)

D. Sentence passed (4:11-12)

E. Sentence appealed (4:13-14)

F. Sentence mitigated (4:15)

G. Sentence executed (4:16)

V. The family and progeny of Cain (4:17-24)

A. Cain’s progeny (4:17-18)

B. Introduction of polygamy (4:19)

C. Introduction of skilled labor (4:20-22)

D. Lamech kills in self-defense (4:23-24)

VI. The birth of Seth (4:25-26)

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