Raising Cain

In the story of Cain and Abel, we see how Cain's anger drove him to violence and murder. Even though God warned him to change his ways, Cain ended up killing Abel. God then spoke a word of punishment to Cain, and also a word of mercy. The mark placed upon Cain would protect him. This word of judgment and grace leads us to the cross of Jesus. Our brother sheds his blood as he bears our punishment. His atoning death bring grace to sinners, to people like you and me.