10 Min Bible: Genesis 4–6 (ESV) — Read by Bud Shropshire

In this episode of 10 Minute Bible, Bud Shropshire continues the journey through Scripture with a powerful reading of Genesis chapters 4–6. These chapters reveal humanity’s early struggle with sin—from the tragedy of Cain and Abel, the first murder in human history, to Cain’s exile and the mysterious mark God places upon him. We then follow the genealogy from Adam through Seth, Lamech, and Methuselah as the generations multiply. But as the world fills, so does its wickedness. Humanity’s rebellion grows so deep that God limits human lifespan and ultimately decides to cleanse the earth. Yet in the midst of corruption, one man stands out—Noah. God chooses Noah, giving him precise instructions for building the ark that will preserve life. Noah responds with obedience, setting the stage for one of the most dramatic events in all of Scripture. In this episode you’ll hear: • The story of Cain and Abel and the consequences of jealousy and sin • The rise of early civilization and the genealogies from Adam • God’s response to escalating human wickedness • Noah’s calling and the blueprint of the ark • The hope found in one man’s faithfulness Listen now and let God’s Word shape your day—10 minutes at a time.