Cain and Abel: The First Murder and Why God Rejected Cain’s Offering

Описание: Two brothers. Two offerings. One accepted. One rejected. Cain brought some fruits from his harvest to God. Abel brought the firstborn and best from his flock. God looked with favor on Abel’s sacrifice but rejected Cain’s. The reason wasn’t the type of offering—it was the heart behind it.

Cain became furious. Jealousy consumed him. God warned him directly: “Sin is crouching at your door. It desires to have you, but you must rule over it.” This was Cain’s moment to choose. He could master his anger or let it master him. He chose wrong. In a field away from witnesses, Cain murdered his brother Abel—the first death by human hands in history.

When God confronted him, Cain lied and deflected: “Am I my brother’s keeper?” But Abel’s blood cried out from the ground. Nothing is hidden from God. Cain was cursed to wander the earth, driven from the land, separated from God’s presence.

This is the complete story of Cain and Abel from Genesis 4:1-16, one of the most sobering accounts in Scripture. Discover why God rejected Cain’s offering, what made Abel’s sacrifice acceptable, the progression of sin from anger to murder, and what God’s warning about sin crouching at the door means for us today.

This isn’t just ancient history. It’s a warning about how uncontrolled anger, unchecked jealousy, and refusal to take responsibility lead to destruction. It’s about the difference between religious ritual and genuine faith.

Key moments in this video:
• Why God accepted Abel’s offering but rejected Cain’s
• The progression from anger to jealousy to murder
• God’s warning that sin was crouching at Cain’s door
• The first murder in human history and brother killing brother
• Cain’s defiant response when God confronted him
• How Abel’s blood cried out from the ground for justice
• The curse of restless wandering and separation from God’s presence
• God’s mercy even in judgment through the mark of protection

Whether you’re studying Genesis, struggling with anger or jealousy, or examining how sin progresses when left unchecked, this foundational story speaks powerfully about choices, consequences, and accountability.

📖 Scripture Reference: Genesis 4:1-16

💬 Discussion Question: What anger are you harboring? What jealousy are you feeding? What sin is crouching at your door waiting to master you? Share honestly in the comments.

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