Cain & Abel

Cain

Cain and His Offering Eve gave birth to Cain and he was a tiller (farmer) of the ground. Genesis 4: 1-2 Cain was the first born. Cain brought the grain (fruit of the ground) as an offering unto the LORD. Genesis 4:3 The LORD did not respected Cain’s offering. How is Cain described? I John 3:10-12 Cain was a child of the devil and his works were evil.

Abel

Abel and His Offering Eve gave birth to Abel and he was a keeper of sheep. Genesis 4: 1-2 Abel’s offering was the first born of his flock. Genesis 4:4 The God respected Abel’s offering. Hebrews 11:4 Abel offered his sacrifice in faith, testifying of his righteousness before God

What are the Differences Between the Two Sacrifices? Abel brought the first of his flock unto God for an offering. The God had respect for Abel because of his offering. Cain brought the grain (fruit of the ground) as an offering unto God. The God had no respect for Cain and his offering.

Sacrifices 1 Samuel 15:22 Proverbs 15:8 Proverbs 21:3

God Accepted Abel and His Sacrifice and Not Cain’s Abel brought the first and the best of his flock and gave it with a cheerful heart. Cain brought some grain or fruit but not described as the first fruits. Cain’s attitude toward the sacrifice was the reason it was rejected.

Cain’s Reaction Cain was angry at God. God cautioned him to do the right thing and to endure that sin did not rule over him. Cain ignored God’s warning and chose to sin and murder his brother. Cain lied to God and said he did not know and turned the questioning back to God.

Cain’s Reaction

God’s Reaction to Cain’s sin God cursed the ground so that it would not yield for Cain. God condemned Cain to be a fugitive and a wanderer on the earth. God demonstrated mercy on Cain.

Cain & Abel The effects of the Fall came fast and furious. It doesn’t take long for sin to corrupt. The first murder. The first generation after Adam and Eve we see: – Jealousy – Selfishness – Hate