Christ was the foundation of the whole Jewish economy. The death of Abel was in consequence of Cain’s refusing to accept God’s plan in the school of obedience, to be saved by the blood of Jesus Christ, typified by the sacrificial offerings pointing to Christ. Cain refused the shedding of blood, which symbolized the blood of Christ to be shed for the world. This whole ceremony was prepared by God, and Christ became the foundation of the whole system. This is the beginning of its work as the schoolmaster to bring sinful human agents to a consideration of Christ.{6BC 1109.10}

Kristus var fundamentet for hele den jødiske husholdning. Abels død var en følge af at Kain ikke ville acceptere Guds plan i lydighedens skole, at blive frelst ved Jesu Kristi blod, afbilledet ved offersystemerne der pegede hen til Kristus. Kain afviste blodsudgydelsen, som symboliserede at Kristi blod skulle udgydes for verden. Hele denne ceremoni var forberedt af Gud, og Kristus blev grundlaget for hele systemet. Dette er begyndelsen på hele dets arbejde, idet læremesteren bringer syndige menneske agenter til at overveje Kristus.