When Adam and Eve name their first son Cain, they naturally wonder if this is the promised Offspring of the woman. Cain's faithless offering and subsequent murder of his own brother Abel quickly reveal that Cain is not the Savior. In the aftermath of Cain's sin, the LORD remains gracious to him, placing a mark upon him. Yet Cain wanders away from the LORD's presence, and his family line only departs further from the LORD. Nonetheless, the LORD is faithful to His promise in Genesis 3 and gives Adam and Eve another son, Seth, through whom the promised Child will one day come. Rev. Harrison Goodman, Executive Director of Mission and Theology for Higher Things, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Genesis 4:1-26. To learn more about Higher Things, visit higherthings.org.“In the Beginning” is a series on Sharper Iron that studies Genesis. The first book of Moses sets the stage for God’s entire story of salvation. As we learn the beginning of the story, God prepares us to receive the fulfillment of the story: Jesus Christ, the Offspring of the woman who has crushed our enemy’s head. Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God's Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Submit comments or questions to: [email protected]