Am I My Brother’s Keeper Gen. 4:3-10

3 And in the process of time it came to pass that Cain brought an offering of the fruit of the ground to the LORD. 4 Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat. And the LORD respected Abel and his offering, 5 but He did not respect Cain and his offering. And Cain was very angry, and his countenance fell. 6 So the LORD said to Cain, "Why are you angry? And why has your countenance fallen? 7 "If you do well, will you not be accepted?

And if you do not do well, sin lies at the door. And its desire is for you, but you should rule over it." 8 Now Cain talked with Abel his brother; and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother and killed him. 9 Then the LORD said to Cain, "Where is Abel your brother?" He said, "I do not know. Am I my brother's keeper?" 10 And He said, "What have you done? The voice of your brother's blood cries out to Me from the ground.Gen. 4:3-10

Many Relationships

Master/Slave

Many Relationships Master/Slave Work

Many Relationships Master/Slave Work Citizens

Many Relationships Master/Slave Work Citizens School

Many Relationships Master/Slave Work Citizens School Family

The Church is a Family

We enter by a New Birth

The Church is a Family We enter by a New Birth We have a Father

The Church is a Family We enter by a New Birth We have a Father We have brothers/sisters

The Church is a Family We enter by a New Birth We have a Father We have brothers/sisters We are a family!

The Church is a Family We enter by a New Birth We have a Father We have brothers/sisters We are a family! We Have Family Responsibilities

O.T. Illustrations

Avoid Strife – "We are brethren"

7 And there was strife between the herdsmen of Abram's livestock and the herdsmen of Lot's livestock. The Canaanites and the Perizzites then dwelt in the land. 8 So Abram said to Lot, "Please let there be no strife between you and me, and between my herdsmen and your herdsmen; for we are brethren." Gen. 13:7-8

O.T. Illustrations Avoid Strife – "We are brethren" Rescue from Danger – Abraham/Lot

12 They also took Lot, Abram's brother's son who dwelt in Sodom, and his goods, and departed Now when Abram heard that his brother was taken captive, he armed his three hundred and eighteen trained servants who were born in his own house, and went in pursuit as far as Dan. Gen. 12:12, 14

O.T. Illustrations Avoid Strife – "We are brethren" Rescue from Danger – Abraham/Lot Jewish Laws

Jewish Laws – Deut 22:1-4 What Shall I Do If: I find lost cattle or sheep? The owner lives far away? I don't know the owner? I find anything that is not mine? I see a hurt/injured animal?

Being My Brother's Keeper

See the best in him

14 Now I myself am confident concerning you, my brethren, that you also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another. Rom. 15:14

Being My Brother's Keeper See the best in him Give him the benefit of doubt

5 does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; 6 does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; 7 bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 1 Cor. 13:5-7

Being My Brother's Keeper See the best in him Give him the benefit of doubt Refuse to hold a grudge

9 Do not grumble against one another, brethren, lest you be condemned. Behold, the Judge is standing at the door! James 5:9

Being My Brother's Keeper See the best in him Give him the benefit of doubt Refuse to hold a grudge Strive in prayer for him

3 We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other. 2 Thess. 1:3

3 We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other. 2 Thess. 1:3 30 Now I beg you, brethren, through the Lord Jesus Christ, and through the love of the Spirit, that you strive together with me in prayers to God for me. Rom. 15:30

Being My Brother's Keeper See the best in him Give him the benefit of doubt Refuse to hold a grudge Strive in prayer for him Respect his conscience

12 But when you thus sin against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, you sin against Christ. 1 Cor. 8:12

Being My Brother's Keeper See the best in him Give him the benefit of doubt Refuse to hold a grudge Strive in prayer for him Respect his conscience Be an example to embolden him

17 Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern. Phil. 3:17

17 Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern. Phil. 3:17 14 and most of the brethren in the Lord, having become confident by my chains, are much more bold to speak the word without fear. Phil. 1:14

Being My Brother's Keeper See the best in him Give him the benefit of doubt Refuse to hold a grudge Strive in prayer for him Respect his conscience Be an example to embolden him Be considerate in worship

33 Therefore, my brethren, when you come together to eat, wait for one another. 1 Cor. 11:33

Being My Brother's Keeper See the best in him Give him the benefit of doubt Refuse to hold a grudge Strive in prayer for him Respect his conscience Be an example to embolden him Be considerate in worship Declare His name by singing

12 saying: "I will declare Your name to My brethren; In the midst of the assembly I will sing praise to You." Heb. 2:12

12 saying: "I will declare Your name to My brethren; In the midst of the assembly I will sing praise to You." Heb. 2:12 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. Col. 3:16

Being My Brother's Keeper See the best in him Give him the benefit of doubt Refuse to hold a grudge Strive in prayer for him Respect his conscience Be an example to embolden him Be considerate in worship Declare His name by singing Help when sick or in need

34 Then the King will say to those on His right hand, Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: 35 for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; 36 'I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me. Matt. 25:34-36

Being My Brother's Keeper Help when spiritually sick

19 Brethren, if anyone among you wanders from the truth, and someone turns him back, 20 let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and cover a multitude of sins. James 5:19-20

19 Brethren, if anyone among you wanders from the truth, and someone turns him back, 20 let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and cover a multitude of sins. James 5: Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. 2 Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. Gal. 6:1-2

Being My Brother's Keeper Help when spiritually sick See his empty seat

18 Then Jonathan said to David, "Tomorrow is the New Moon; and you will be missed, because your seat will be empty." 1 Sam. 20:18

Being My Brother's Keeper Help when spiritually sick See his empty seat Withdraw

17 Now I urge you, brethren, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and avoid them. Rom. 16:17 6 But we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw from every brother who walks disorderly and not according to the tradition which he received from us. 2 Thess. 3:6

Being My Brother's Keeper Help when spiritually sick See his empty seat Withdraw Love the brotherhood

22 Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart. 1 Pet. 1:22

22 Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart. 1 Pet. 1:22 17 Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king. 1 Pet. 2:17

22 Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart. 1 Pet. 1:22 17 Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king. 1 Pet. 2:17 8 Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous. 1 Pet. 3:8

Being My Brother's Keeper Help when spiritually sick See his empty seat Withdraw Love the brotherhood Lay down our life for our brother

16 By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. 1 John 3:16

Becoming a Brother to Jesus

Believe Mark 16:16

Becoming a Brother to Jesus Believe Mark 16:16 Repent2 Pet. 3:9

Becoming a Brother to Jesus Believe Mark 16:16 Repent2 Pet. 3:9 Confess FaithMatt. 10:32

Becoming a Brother to Jesus Believe Mark 16:16 Repent2 Pet. 3:9 Confess FaithMatt. 10:32 Be BaptizedActs 22:16

Becoming a Brother to Jesus Believe Mark 16:16 Repent2 Pet. 3:9 Confess FaithMatt. 10:32 Be BaptizedActs 22:16 Added to His church, His body, His kingdom

Becoming a Brother to Jesus Believe Mark 16:16 Repent2 Pet. 3:9 Confess FaithMatt. 10:32 Be BaptizedActs 22:16 Added to His church, His body, His kingdom Be FaithfulRev. 2:10