The "MARK" of Cain:
You have banished me from my land and from your presence; you have made me a wandering fugitive. All who see me will try to kill me!" Gen 4:14 (NLT)
Why would Cain ask this question of God? Cain clearly was in fear of someone or at the very least concerned for his own safety. I believe these sort of Scripture’s play an important role in the Genesis debate today. In the next verse it seems God didn’t just say “Don’t worry about it, you are on your own kid” but God purposely “marked” Cain for his own protection. The question then becomes who posed this threat to Cain’s safety outside the paradise of Eden?
And the LORD set a mark on Cain, lest anyone finding him should kill him. Gen 4:15b
Scripture isn’t clear and no one is really sure what the “mark” given to Cain really entailed. Now let’s assume just for the sake of argument and my own twisted sense of humor that the “mark” was actually a vicious guard dog named Mark that God had given Cain for his own protection in the land of Nod.
Question: As a Christian, which one of these next three scenario’s would you find the most offensive?
1) Walking “Mark” the Dog;
"Hey I don't mind walking you once in a while and you are a great guard dog Mark but when God said He was going to give me a “mark”, I never expected you.”
2) Cain and God’s Witness Protection Plan:
“Mark......I know you are suppose to be a “caveman’s best friend” and I met many new friends in Nod but to tell you the truth, I’m missing Abel really bad right now.”
3) “Out Clubbin”
Mark........I know everything seems pretty calm right now but how is history going to judge us in six thousand years. I mean are we going to be welcomed to the Genesis debate?”
Remember, this is always presented in good fun in the hope that it will stimulate some thought and exploration of the Scripture.
Blessings,
James Robert Kessler
Because of Him Art Ministry 2008
You have banished me from my land and from your presence; you have made me a wandering fugitive. All who see me will try to kill me!" Gen 4:14 (NLT)
Why would Cain ask this question of God? Cain clearly was in fear of someone or at the very least concerned for his own safety. I believe these sort of Scripture’s play an important role in the Genesis debate today. In the next verse it seems God didn’t just say “Don’t worry about it, you are on your own kid” but God purposely “marked” Cain for his own protection. The question then becomes who posed this threat to Cain’s safety outside the paradise of Eden?
And the LORD set a mark on Cain, lest anyone finding him should kill him. Gen 4:15b
Scripture isn’t clear and no one is really sure what the “mark” given to Cain really entailed. Now let’s assume just for the sake of argument and my own twisted sense of humor that the “mark” was actually a vicious guard dog named Mark that God had given Cain for his own protection in the land of Nod.
Question: As a Christian, which one of these next three scenario’s would you find the most offensive?
1) Walking “Mark” the Dog;
"Hey I don't mind walking you once in a while and you are a great guard dog Mark but when God said He was going to give me a “mark”, I never expected you.”
2) Cain and God’s Witness Protection Plan:
“Mark......I know you are suppose to be a “caveman’s best friend” and I met many new friends in Nod but to tell you the truth, I’m missing Abel really bad right now.”
3) “Out Clubbin”
Mark........I know everything seems pretty calm right now but how is history going to judge us in six thousand years. I mean are we going to be welcomed to the Genesis debate?”
Remember, this is always presented in good fun in the hope that it will stimulate some thought and exploration of the Scripture.
Blessings,
James Robert Kessler
Because of Him Art Ministry 2008
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