Hebrews 11:4 — Are you able to show faith?

READ THIS: Hebrews

4 By faith Abel brought God a better offering than Cain did. By faith he was commended as righteous, when God spoke well of his offerings. And by faith Abel still speaks, even though he is dead.

WHAT’S THIS MEAN, ANYWAY?

This is the first of a long series of ancient Biblical figures who lived out faith in different ways. This chapter is often called "The Hall of Faith." Buckle in and prepare yourself for awesome stories. 

Let's do a quick recap of Cain and Abel. Cain was the older brother who was kind of like a farmer and brought some fruit to God as an offering. Abel was the younger brother who was kind of like a rancher and brought the very best of his flock to God as an offering. God preferred Abel's offering, and Cain was so mad about it that he killed Abel, thereby becoming the first murderer. 

So...what does that have to do with faith? Well, Abel brought the firstborn of his flock to God. He wasn't worried about having enough for himself or waiting around to have enough before giving to God. He saw what was great, and he gave it to God. To this day, people remember Abel (despite Cain killing him) as the guy who willingly gave his best to God, well before there was a law requiring it. His faith still speaks! 

THINK ABOUT IT:

1. Why did God prefer Abel's offering? How do their offerings reflect the brothers' different faiths?
 
2. How do you think Abel would describe God versus how Cain would describe God? How would you describe God?

TRY THIS:

Read Genesis 4 and see where you see faith!

SONG OF THE WEEK:
 
Listen and think about how Abel would describe faith. 





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