Douglas Jacoby Podcast
OT Characters: Cain & Abel
Episode Summary
Douglas continues the series Old Testament Characters focusing on Cain & Abel.
Episode Notes
For more notes and resources check out Douglas' website.
Hebrew words:
- Qayin (Cain)
- Hevel (Abel) = vapor, mist
- Nod = wandering
Further study:
- Cain -- Hebrews 11:4; 1 John 3:12; Jude 11
- Abel -- Matthew 23:35; Luke 11:51; Hebrews 11:4; 12:24
- Other passages referred to: Job 7:16; Psalm 39:5; Genesis 3:16; Matthew 18:22
Key verses:
- 4:7 -- Determining to master sin
- 4:9 -- Genuine care for our brother
- 4:24 -- Revenge
Some things we learn about God:
- Sacrifice is part of our relationship with God.
- God does not accept our excuses for sin.
- He holds us accountable for sin.
- God is gracious -- he does not treat us as our sins deserve (Psalm 103:12).
For children (simplified lesson):
- Question 1: How did Cain accept correction?
- Question 2: How should he have accepted correction?
Suggested Bible versions for O.T. Study:
- Holman Christian Standard Version
- New English Translation
- Fox Translation (Schocken Bible series)
- Tanakh (Jewish Publication Society)
- English Standard Version
- International Standard Version
- The Septuagint (2007 translation)
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