Gen. 4:9 Then the LORD said to Cain, “Where is your brother Abel?” “I don’t know,” he replied. “Am I my brother’s keeper?”

What is your immediate reaction to this question? Why?

What do you think it means to be your brother or sister’s keeper?

Do you want this responsibility?

Is it reassuring to know someone has the role of being your “keeper”?

Look around at the people here… because they are your keepers. What sorts of things should they keep in mind about being your keeper? (How can they do a good job, what should they be careful about?)

Don’t’ answer, but think about what things you would want to hide from them. Why would you hide these things? Does hiding these things help you or hinder you in your relationship with God and others?

Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. 2 Cor. 13:11

What can we do make this real?

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