Genesis 4:21-31

Abel was a good shepherd, who was unjustly murdered by his wicked brother, Cain. After death, Abel's blood cried out to God for justice, and the book of Hebrews specifically cites this fact as evidence of resurrection power. Does the story of a good shepherd, who unjustly suffers death, but speaks through resurrection power beyond the grave sound familiar? Learn how Abel's story points us to the story of Jesus!

This Guided Bible Reading Plan is designed to help you take your Bible reading experience to the next level. If you’ve ever read the Bible and been completely confused, this plan is for you. Within this plan each day you’re equipped with a full summary filled with context so you can have deeper clarity as you read through the book of Genesis.

Do you ever live with a sense that you were made for something more? At the beginning of God’s story, we find a collection of ancient events that speak to our questions about our value, identity, and purpose. Stories that tell us who God is, who he made us to be, and the building blocks of what it means to be human.

We were created in the image of the Creator, and our vocation extends far beyond mere survival. We are called to cultivate the earth and to develop every expression of culture—science, technology, art, and more. Scripture shows that sin has distorted this calling: our creativity can either mirror God’s glory or become an instrument of destruction. The Gospel restores humanity’s mission, sending us into the world to manifest beauty, truth, and justice. In this devotional, we reflect on how Christian faith can shape every creative act, turning culture itself into a stage where God’s glory is revealed.