Daily Bible Reading: 11.18.08

Genesis 4-5:32; 1 Chronicles 1:1-4; Genesis 6:1-22

Genesis 4

So this is the story of Cain and Abel. If you don't know this story doesn't end well. Cain kills Abel. It sort of sucks. Here's what I don't understand. Cain full on lies to God. Adam at least fessed up to his sin when God called him on it. But Cain acts like God has no idea what's gone on. I realize that Cain never knew God like Adam and Eve, but still, I'm sure he knew better than to try to deceive the Lord.

And God calls Cain out saying, "LISTEN! Your brother's blood cries out to me from the ground." How powerful an image is that? You Cain have done such evil that the earth itself can't keep quiet about it. And heres where things get interesting. God protects Cain. Even though he is cast out and cursed forever, God puts a mark of protection on him. Why? So he can live out his suffering? Reflect forever on the wrong he has done? I don't know.

Genesis 5

A genealogy of Adam to Noah. I'm sure there's some stuff buried here but I don't have the patience to dig it up right now. These guys lived a long time and one didn't die. Pretty cool.

1 Chronicles 1:1-4

Another quick genealogy.

Genesis 6

The story of Noah. For me right now, the lesson here is obedience. Even if I think God is crazy, I better listen.

Prayer

Dear Jesus,

Thanks for another wonderful day. Thank you for a life group that cares about each other. I pray that they "hang around my neck" like a gold medal. Thank you for new friends.

I love you.

JV