3. Christ in Genesis (1) Cain and Abel When comparing Cain and Abel, we can draw a parallel between the Pharisees and Jesus. Jesus was the Son of Man, but he was also the Son of God. The Pharisees and scribes charged him with blasphemy for claiming to be the Son of God, demanding the death penalty from the Roman governor Pilate, and he was crucified. Therefore, Cain, who symbolizes the Pharisees, is a murderer, and Abel, who symbolizes Jesus Christ, is a mortal. Genesis 4:2-5 “ And she gave birth to Abel his brother. Abel was a shepherd, but Cain was a tiller of the soil. In the course of time Cain brought an offering to the LORD from the fruit of the ground. Abel also brought an offering of the fat portions of the firstborn of his flock. The LORD looked with favor on Abel and his offering, but on Cain and his offering he did not look with favor. Cain was very angry, and his face fell. ” The sacrificial system according to the law began after Moses, but if we ...
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