Cain and Abel Bring Their Offerings

Cain and Abel stand before the Lord with the first recorded offerings in Genesis. Cain presents fruit from the ground, while Abel holds a lamb from the firstborn of his flock, set against a rugged mountain landscape. The contrast between the produce and the sacrificial lamb points to the biblical account in which God regarded Abel and his offering, revealing that worship is not merely the act of giving, but the heart of faith and obedience behind the gift. This artwork serves teaching themes of sacrifice, worship, jealousy, acceptable offering, and the early family story of Adam and Eve’s sons. by Jeff Preston