The Story of Cain and Abel Still Relevant Today Photo: Lightstock.com
Why study the first murder? The story of Cain and Abel sheds light on the trouble we have getting along, but God always has a few who reject the way of Cain.
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he biblical account of the first humans is found in the first few chapters of Genesis. What we read there is merely a broad overview of mankind’s history. Since chapters 1-7 of this book summarize over 1,650 years of mankind’s history, there isn’t space for much detail.
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But what is recorded for us in God’s Word regarding this period is extremely valuable.
The setting for Cain and Abel
Before we consider the significance of the story of Cain and Abel, let’s note the context. In Genesis 1-2 we read
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