A Divided Race: The Godless & The Godly (Genesis 4:17-26)
Sermon Notes:
Introduction.
Main Idea: Genesis 4:17–26 serves as a microcosm of the divided human race by displaying characteristic actions of the godless and then the godly.
1. The Godless…
a. Receive God’s Gifts without Thanking Him (v. 17a)
b. Build for Their Name’s Sake (vv. 17b–18)
c. Disregard God’s Design (v. 19)
d. Exploit Common Grace (vv. 20–22)
e. Boast of Their Sin (v. 23)
f. Make Demands (v. 24)
The Godly…
a. Trust God and His Word/Promises (v. 25)
b. Call Upon God (v. 26)