An Offering – September 20, 2016

Today’s Translation: The Voice Bible | Weekly Video: Cain & Abel (Genesis 4:1-16) 

“Abel grew up to become a shepherd, and Cain grew up to become a farmer. After he had learned how to produce food from the fields, Cain gave the Eternal One an offering— some of the crops he had grown from the ground. For his part of the offering, Abel gave God some tender lamb meat— the choicest cuts from the firstborn of his flock. The Eternal One accepted Abel and his gift of lamb, while He had no regard for Cain and what he presented. Because of this, Cain became extremely angry and his face fell.” – Genesis 4:2-5 (VOICE)

Live It Out!

Both Cain and Abel present God an offering, but Abel seems to have put more thought into his gift. God sees past our actions and looks into our hearts. Going through the motions is not enough! Thoughtful gifts from people we love carry the most meaning. God gave us His Son – don’t take His gift for granted by “playing church.” Be the Church!



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