1. Where Is Your Brother? Gen. 4:4-9

2. 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?" Gen. 4:4-9

3. Understanding the Text

4. The first two brothers

5. Understanding the Text The first two brothers Problems often found in families

6. Understanding the Text The first two brothers Problems often found in families God’s penetrating question

7. Understanding the Text The first two brothers Problems often found in families God’s penetrating question Cain’s response indicated God’s plan

8. Understanding the Text The first two brothers Problems often found in families God’s penetrating question Cain’s response indicated God’s plan The principle is established

9. Understanding the Text The first two brothers Problems often found in families God’s penetrating question Cain’s response indicated God’s plan The principle is established We are our brother’s keeper

10. Examples of Brother’s Keeper

11. Cain and Abel

12. Examples of Brother’s Keeper Cain and Abel Abraham and Lot

14. Genesis 13:5-9

15. Abraham and Lot Genesis 13:5-9 From Ur to Canaan

16. Abraham and Lot Genesis 13:5-9 From Ur to Canaan God blessings on His people

17. Abraham and Lot Genesis 13:5-9 From Ur to Canaan God blessings on His people Strife between two godly men

18. Abraham and Lot Genesis 13:5-9 From Ur to Canaan God blessings on His people Strife between two godly men Abraham’s humility

19. Abraham and Lot Genesis 13:5-9 From Ur to Canaan God blessings on His people Strife between two godly men Abraham’s humility “We are brothers”

20. 5 Lot also, who went with Abram, had flocks and herds and tents. 6 Now the land was not able to support them, that they might dwell together, for their possessions were so great that they could not dwell together. 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 13:5-8

21. Examples of Brother’s Keeper Cain and Abel Abraham and Lot Joseph and the children of Jacob

22. Joseph and His Brothers

23. Genesis 37:1-20

24. Joseph and His Brothers Genesis 37:1-20 Favoritism shown to Joseph

25. Joseph and His Brothers Genesis 37:1-20 Favoritism shown to Joseph Sold as a slave

26. Joseph and His Brothers Genesis 37:1-20 Favoritism shown to Joseph Sold as a slave Joseph’s humility

27. Joseph and His Brothers Genesis 37:1-20 Favoritism shown to Joseph Sold as a slave Joseph’s humility I am your brother, Joseph

28. Joseph and His Brothers Genesis 37:1-20 Favoritism shown to Joseph Sold as a slave Joseph’s humility I am your brother, Joseph Gen. 45:10-11

29. Examples of Brother’s Keeper Cain and Abel Abraham and Lot Joseph and the children of Jacob The shepherds of Israel

30. The Shepherds of Israel

31. Ezekiel 34

32. The Shepherds of Israel Ezekiel 34 Received, rejoiced at their honor

33. The Shepherds of Israel Ezekiel 34 Received, rejoiced at their honor Israel had wandered from God

34. The Shepherds of Israel Ezekiel 34 Received, rejoiced at their honor Israel had wandered from God There were actually no shepherds

35. The Shepherds of Israel Ezekiel 34 Received, rejoiced at their honor Israel had wandered from God There were actually no shepherds Resulted in Babylonian captivity

36. Examples of Brother’s Keeper Cain and Abel Abraham and Lot Joseph and the children of Jacob The shepherds of Israel The church, the body of Jesus

37. The Church, the Body of Jesus

38. Many descriptions of the church

39. The Church, the Body of Jesus Many descriptions of the church None more vivid than the body

40. The Church, the Body of Jesus Many descriptions of the church None more vivid than the body The body at Corinth

41. The Church, the Body of Jesus Many descriptions of the church None more vivid than the body The body at Corinth 1 Cor. 12:14-27

42. 14 For in fact the body is not one member but many. 15 If the foot should say, "Because I am not a hand, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? 16 And if the ear should say, "Because I am not an eye, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? 17 If the whole body were an eye, where would be the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where would be the smelling? 18 But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased. 19 And if they were all one member, where would the body be? 20 But now indeed there are many members, yet one body. 21 And the eye cannot say to the hand, "I have no need of you"; nor again the head to the feet, "I have no need of you." 1 Cor. 12:14-21

43. 25 that there should be no schism in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. 26 And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it. 27 Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually. 1 Cor. 12:25-27

44. Today’s Handout Incomplete listing of names (“Rough Draft”) NOT to be used at this time for contact (Wait until the “Final Draft” to make contact) A copy for every family to review Look through list, carefully/prayerfully Give us ANY information you have Make ANY corrections that you can We will begin contact soon! Needs to be returned next Sunday, April 20

45. Becoming Part of the Body/Family

46. Must have faithJohn 3:16

47. Becoming Part of the Body/Family Must have faithJohn 3:16 Must repentLuke 13:3

48. Becoming Part of the Body/Family Must have faithJohn 3:16 Must repentLuke 13:3 Must confessRom. 10:9

49. Becoming Part of the Body/Family Must have faithJohn 3:16 Must repentLuke 13:3 Must confessRom. 10:9 Must be baptizedActs 2:38

50. Becoming Part of the Body/Family Must have faithJohn 3:16 Must repentLuke 13:3 Must confessRom. 10:9 Must be baptizedActs 2:38 Added to His FAMILY, the church

51. Becoming Part of the Body/Family Must have faithJohn 3:16 Must repentLuke 13:3 Must confessRom. 10:9 Must be baptizedActs 2:38 Added to His FAMILY, the church Then live faithfully Rev. 2:10