In this episode of The TriniTea, we dive into Genesis 4—the story of Cain and Abel. Adam and Eve’s firstborn sons bring offerings to God, but when Cain’s is rejected, jealousy consumes him. In an act that echoes the serpent’s deception in Genesis 3, Cain kills his brother, giving in to sin’s destructive power. But what happens next is just as important: God doesn’t abandon Cain. Instead, He engages him with questions, just as He did with Adam and Eve, offering him an opportunity for repentance.
This chapter presents a striking contrast between those who remain in God’s presence and those who walk away. And yet, even as Cain moves east of Eden, further from God’s presence, God follows—marking and protecting him despite his sin.
Join us as we explore how Genesis 4 sets the stage for the ongoing human struggle with sin and separation, while also revealing God’s relentless pursuit of relationship. What does it mean to be in God’s presence? And how does God continue to engage with fallen people, even when they stray? Let’s talk about it.