Genesis 4:17

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!

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.

Genesis is the beginning of God’s story and our own. In this six-day plan, we walk through Genesis 1 to 5 and see a God who creates with purpose, pursues sinners with patience, and offers hope in a broken world. If you want greater clarity as you read Scripture, this plan will help you see the goodness of God from the very beginning. It’s a simple, practical guide to help you understand what these foundational chapters mean for your life today.

Why does Jesus curse a fig tree? It's an enacted parable that is tied up with Jesus reaction to Jerusalem in the Triumphal Entry, his rebuke of the Temple, and the story of the Fall. Fruitlessness is cursed - but Jesus bears that curse so we can be fruitful. Find out more in this short plan.