Innocent Firstling – Holy Alpha Cattle – AlephTau Set – Bible TCG
- Rocky Santangela
- Jun 22
- 4 min read
Updated: Jun 25
Accepted Through Blood
Innocent Firstling is a Holy Cattle Being from the Alpha Age, costing 2 faith, with 0 strength and 1 hope. Each time a Being is exiled, it gains +1/+1, growing stronger through what is removed. Though it begins small, it is rooted in a foundational principal, a picture of sacrifice.
The Offering God Respects, Abel’s Faithful Gift
In the earliest days of humanity, two brothers came before the Lord. Cain brought fruit from the ground, the result of his sweat and toil. Abel brought a lamb, the firstborn of his flock, a life laid down, innocent and spotless. The Lord had respect unto Abel’s offering, but He rejected Cain’s. Why? Because “without shedding of blood is no remission” – Hebrews 9:22. Cain’s offering had no life in it, just effort, and human efforts aren't good enough.
The firstling Abel gave was a sacrifice and also a foreshadowing of the Lamb of God. While Cain trusted in the fruit of his labor, Abel trusted in the value of a substitute. He came by faith, and God declared him righteous. “By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain” – Hebrews 11:4. From the very beginning, God made it clear: our hands can’t save us, only a perfect offering can.
This card's verse is Genesis 4:4:
"And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the LORD had respect unto Abel and to his offering:"
The firstling didn’t speak words, but its blood cried out. It was accepted because it pointed forward to Jesus, the Lamb slain before the foundation of the world. Every clean sacrifice since that day testify to the same story, we need a Savior, and it can’t be us. God doesn’t need our best efforts; He desires our faith is necessary to please God.
The Blood That Speaks Better Things, Jesus, Our Innocent Sacrifice
When Jesus came, He fulfilled what every firstling ever hinted at. He was perfect, unblemished, and innocent. He laid down His life willingly, not for His own sin (because He is without sin, but for ours. “Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world” – John 1:29. When you're saved by faith, God no longer remembers your sins, He remembers the blood.
People will come to God with effort. Religion. Achievement. Discipline. Morality. But “all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags” – Isaiah 64:6. God’s standard is perfection, and only Jesus meets it. And the law shows us that we're constantly breaking it and unable to measure up. When you trust in the cross, in the blood shed for your sins, God forgives, you are sealed, and are preserved forever in Christ. No accusation can stick. No failure can remove you.
Believer, you are accepted in the Beloved. You don’t need to work harder, you need to remember that you're saved. You’ve been covered by the blood of the innocent Son of God, and that means you are free. Free to love, free to rest, free to rejoice in the grace that makes you whole. One day, you’ll see Him face to face, and He’ll call you by name, not because of what you did, but because of what He gave.
Strategic Use In Gameplay
Innocent Firstling starts small but grows rapidly in the right setting. When played before combat or a removal-heavy turn, it can quickly become a powerhouse, especially in wide board setups.
Synergies and Combinations
Massive Early Game Threat: If left unchecked, it can scale quickly, forcing opponents to redirect resources just to remove it.
Play Before Trading: Drop this card before initiating trades or exiling, letting it absorb the buffs from your own plays.
Works Well with Wide Board Strategies: In decks with multiple Beings, this card shines as each exile feeds its strength and hope.
Innocent Firstling – Holy Alpha Cattle – AlephTau Set – Bible TCG
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does Innocent Firstling gain +1/+1 when any Being is exiled, even enemy ones?
A: Yes, it gains +1/+1 whenever any Being is exiled, regardless of owner.
Q: Can it gain multiple buffs in a single turn?
A: Yes, each exile event triggers the ability, so it can grow quickly in the right setup.
Q: What happens if Innocent Firstling is exiled before other Beings are removed?
A: If Innocent Firstling is no longer on the Storyline, it will not gain any bonuses from exiles that happen afterward. It must remain in play to receive the effect.
Innocent Firstling – Holy Alpha Cattle – AlephTau Set – Bible TCG
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