Cains and Abels (1 John 3:11-24)

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God calls you to follow Abel’s model of living sacrifice rather than Cain’s model of bitter envy.

  • Cain or Abel (v. 11-12; Genesis 4:1-11)

  • Glory or the Cross

  • Hate or Love (vv. 13-24)

Discussion Starters

Monday—In what way is 1 John a book of antitheses? What are some of them? Why does John press these?

Tuesday—Did Abel do anything wrong to Cain? Why did Cain hate Abel?

Wednesday—What is a theologian of glory? What is a theologian of the cross? Which are you called to be? Why?

Thursday—What does it mean that you are called to lay down your life for your brothers? What is the model that you follow? Is this hard or easy?

Friday—What hope do you have when your heart condemns you? (v. 20) How can you pray when that happens?

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Brett McNeill

Brett McNeill has been our pastor since we began in 2004. He and Jen have been married since 1998 and have four wonderful daughters. Brett is a graduate of Westminster Seminary in California (Masters in Divinity, 2003). His desire is to clearly proclaim Jesus Christ from all of Scripture in a way that is clear, convicting and encouraging.