Before the Flood

Abel

The second son of Adam and Eve, a shepherd whose offering of the firstborn of his flock was pleasing to God. Abel’s faithfulness cost him his life when his brother Cain killed him out of jealousy. The New Testament holds Abel up as the first example of faith and the first righteous martyr. Jesus himself referenced Abel’s blood as the beginning of innocent bloodshed.

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Before the Flood

Family

The verse that names Abel

while Abel brought the best portions of the firstborn of his flock.Genesis 4:4 · Berean Standard Bible

Where to read about Abel

Genesis 4:2-8

Later she gave birth to Cain’s brother Abel. So in the course of time, Cain brought some of the fruit of the soil as an offering to the LORD, while Abel brought the best portions of the firstborn of his flock. but He had no regard for Cain and his offering. So Cain became very angry, and his countenance fell. “Why are you angry,” said the LORD to Cain, “and why has your countenance fallen? If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you…

The first family becomes the first crime scene. Sin crouches at the door — and Cain opens it.

Hebrews 11:4

By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as righteous when God gave approval to his gifts. And by faith he still speaks, even though he is dead.

A roll call of people who trusted God without seeing the outcome. By faith, by faith, by faith — the phrase becomes a drumbeat.

Abel in the line to Jesus

Abel doesn't appear in the direct line from Adam to Jesus, but stands one step from it through Adam, who does. See the whole line.

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