Genesis 4:8-15 — ‘Mark of Cain’ is mercy not racism

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Many have thought the "mark of Cain" is dark skin or some other physical trait. Actually, it was a mark of mercy. That mercy claimed the life of Messiah Yeshua.

Food for thought from the recorded discussion

Recap of Gen. 4:7: What was Cain’s sin? Where did sin enter into him? What is a door and how does it apply to the desire that gripped Cain? What was the desire that came upon Cain? What choice did Cain make? Why is it important to study Cain? What did God see in Cain’s life?

Gen. 4:8 — What did Cain say to his brother, Habel (Abel)? How much later were they together in the field? Why were Cain and Abel in the field? Which one was the visitor? Were Cain’s actions premeditated?

Who wrote down this story? How much of this story did Abel know?

Gen. 4:9 — What did Cain mean when he responded, “Am I my brother’s keeper?” What was Cain’s job as the eldest son? (See examples of usage of the words watch and keeper: Psa. 37:34; Psa. 127:1; Isa. 21:11.)

What did Cain hate? What was God’s response to Cain’s comment?

What did Abel’s blood cry to God? How did God judge Cain? Was God’s judgment on Cain fair? What was Cain’s response to God’s judgment?

What is a vagabond? What is a wanderer?

Why was Cain afraid of being murdered? What was the mark of Cain? How did God show Cain mercy as well as judgement?

Did God absolve Cain for his actions?

How was Yeshua’s blood superior to Abel’s? How did Yeshua’s death bring vindication to Abel (Heb. 12:24)?