To make things worse, Cain moves away and establishes his own family line (Genesis 4:16). It seems like God's promise is going in reverse. But this time, in the first physical death recorded in the Bible, the seed of the serpent crushes the seed of Eve. Here we have the two seeds: one holy and one wicked. So, in jealousy and anger, Cain murders his brother Abel (Genesis 4:8). Cain, on the other hand, is wicked and his offerings are not accepted. Abel is faithful and his offerings are accepted by God. Right away, Adam and Eve have two kids: Cain and Abel (Genesis 4:1-2a). The other would carry the curse and punishment of God - this would be the line of the serpent (Genesis 3:15). One would carry the promise and blessing of God - this would be the line of Eve. God promised that two lines of children would come from Adam and Eve. If there is one thing that will help us understand Genesis, it's the promise God made about the two seeds in Genesis 3:15.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |