Missing the Mark
Jan 12, 2025 • Thailer Jimerson
Why do we sometimes miss the mark even when we give our best? The story of Cain and Abel explores the pain of rejection, the power of sin crouching at our door, and how our view of God shapes the way we respond. Join us as we uncover what this ancient story teaches about our hearts, our struggles, and our worship.
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Scripture: Genesis 4.1-16
(Additional Reading: Matthew 15.19-20; Ephesians 2.1-3; James 1.13-18; Hebrews 12.24)
Warm-Up:
Have you ever felt like your efforts were rejected and you didn’t know why? How did you respond?
Turn the Text:
Why was Cain’s offering rejected?
Sin – what is it?
How we open the door
“Who buys a minute’s mirth to wail a week? Or sells eternity to get a toy?”
- Shakespeare -