Cain, Abel, and the World Before the Flood | Genesis 4–6

Welcome to Day Two of Word for Word: The Bible.In this episode, we continue our year-long journey through Scripture by reading Genesis chapters 4–6 word for word from the New International Version (NIV). These chapters show how life unfolds after the Fall and how quickly the world changes.Today’s reading includes:The story of Cain and Abel and the first act of violenceGod’s warning about sin and personal responsibilityThe growth of families, work, and creativityA genealogy from Adam to NoahThe spread of wickedness across the earthNoah finding favor with GodGod’s instructions to build the arkGenesis 4–6 reveals both the expansion of human life and the breakdown of human relationships. As generations pass, we see the consequences of jealousy, pride, and violence, alongside God’s continued presence and involvement. Even as the world grows more corrupt, God remains attentive and merciful, preserving life through Noah.Each episode of Word for Word: The Bible includes:A brief prayer for understandingA complete Scripture reading with no commentary addedA short reflection to frame the passage in contextWhether this is your first time reading the Bible or your first time reading it all the way through, you’re invited to follow along each day as we read the entire Bible cover to cover in one year.