The Devil’s Children

June 1, 2025 – Genesis 4:1-26 (mp3)

Introduction

Movies often present people as the embodiment of the devil, or at least possessed by him. His presence is easily noticed: the sly look, the bodily distortion, the glowing flames and the maniacal laugh. Dead giveaways all. But real life is harder. We read last week of the promise from God that the seed of the woman would crush the head of the serpent. But what of his seed? Today, we read of it, from an unexpected place.

1. The Devil’s children focus on themselves

2. The Devil’s children give in to sin

3. The Devil’s children hate their brothers

4. The Devil’s children despise God’s justice

5. The Devil’s children are mighty in the world6. The Devil’s children abuse God’s grace