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How did the patriarchs know to make offerings?

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The patriarchs made offerings in response to God's grace, indicating a divinely inspired practice.

The patriarchs, such as Noah and Abraham, made offerings as an instinctual response to God's grace and calling. Though specific instructions were not always provided, it is understood that God instilled in them a recognition of the need for sacrifices. As seen in Genesis 4, the offerings of Abel and Cain reveal the beginnings of this practice, where Abel's offering was accepted because it was offered in faith. This act of making offerings illustrates a deep-rooted understanding of atonement and fellowship with God, which was essential for their relationship with Him.
Scripture References: Genesis 4:3-4, Genesis 26:25

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