What happensPermalink
Cain kills his brother Abel because Abel’s offering of firstfruits was acceptable to God, but Cain’s offering was not. God curses Cain and drives him east, where he builds a city and fathers a nation. Adam and Eve have a third son, Seth.
Why it mattersPermalink
Abel’s offering of the first and the best examples our offering. God’s suggestion to Cain reminds us to focus on God and not sin. Adam and Eve need a third son because one is dead and the other is cursed.
Key versePermalink
Then the LORD said to Cain, “Where is Abel your brother?” He said, “I do not know; am I my brother’s keeper?”