Hebrews 11:4 Genesis 4:1-16

“The Worship of Faith”

Introduction:

I. The Contrast between Worshipping Faith & Worshipping Flesh (Gen. 4:1-4)

A. Faith in the God-revealed Sacrifice (Substitute)

B. Faith in Man-reasoned Self-effort

II. Characteristics that Accompany Worshipping Flesh (Gen. 4:5-6)

A. Controlled by Rotten Motives (5b, 6)

B. Chained by a Ravenous Master (7)

III. The Consequences & Cover-up of Flesh Worship (Gen. 4:7-12)

IV. Characteristics that Accompany Worshipping Faith (Heb. 11:4)

A. Dependence that Engenders Devotion to God

B. Devotion that Enjoys God’s Delight and Distinguishing Grace