Adam and Eve had two sons, Cain and Abel. Both outwardly seemed to be men of God who followed and worshipped Him. One day they went to make a sacrifice to God, knowing the steps to follow that were set out for the plan of salvation. Offerings expressed faith in the Savior and acknowledged their total dependence on Him for forgivness. Carrying out the plan of giving sacrifices was proof of their obedience to the will of God.
             Cain brought fruit as an offering, but God was not pleased because it didn't follow the plan, it didn't offer any repentance or payment for sin. Cain felt it would be considered a weakness to follow the exact plan marked out by God, in trusting that God's son would be the atonement for his sins. He would pay his sins not by the blood of the Lamb for his offering, but by his fruits the products of his work. Cain obeyed in building an altar, and he obeyed in bringing a sacrifice. He presented the fruit to God as a favor, therefore failing to do the most important thing, recognizing his need for a Savior.
             Abel gave God a lamb from the flock according to God's instuctions. Fire was sent from heaven to burn up the offering as a sign of His approval. "By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain." Hebrews 11:4. Abel grasped the concept of redemption, he saw himself as a sinner. He saw sin and it's penalty standing in between himself and God. Through the shed of the lamb's blood he looked toward the future sacrifice that would be made at Calvary, and trusting that there his salvation would be accepted.
             Cain and Abel represent two classes of people in the world. Some people will depend on their own works, who like Cain will end up drifting away from God. Others will will depend on God for their forgiveness of sins. Patriarchs and Prophets. "Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young but set an example for the believers in spe
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