Cain Abel and sacrifice page 2

 Cain Abel and sacrifice page 2 by ric gustafson

So why did God accept Abel's sacrifice?. According to Genesis 4, Abel was a keeper of sheep. Abel was a shepherd. A shepherd was a metaphor for spiritual leadership. A shepherd has a close relationship to the character of God.

Shepherds had a harsh life. They worked in a difficult environment. They protected their flocks from predators. Working outside, they had to endure extremes of heat and cold.

Jesus in John 10 calls himself the Good Shepherd. Because of covenant, Abel's sacrifice was accepted. In Genesis 4, God tells Cain his sacrifice would been accepted if he only did what was right.

So what was Abel's sacrifice that was pleasing to God?.  Simply Abel worked honestly and hard. He sacrificed to God his flocks firstborn. This firstborn was of the highest quality. The firstborn of his flock was without blemish. It was the perfect offering to God. Abel offered God the fat of his flock.

The aroma pleased God.

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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric