Cain and Abel

Cain and Abel

Welcome to our second week of crafts, and interactive learning! This week we are focusing on the story of Adam and Eve.  

Books of the Bible Focus of the Week: Genesis 4

" Now Abel kept flocks, and Cain worked the soil. 3 In the course of time Cain brought some of the fruits of the soil as an offering to the Lord. 4 And Abel also brought an offering—fat portions from some of the firstborn of his flock. The Lord looked with favor on Abel and his offering, 5 but on Cain and his offering he did not look with favor. So Cain was very angry, and his face was downcast."

Key Points of this weeks Bible Story of Cain and Abel 

  • Cain and Abel's Offerings:

    • Cain and Abel, the sons of Adam and Eve, each brought offerings to God. Cain, a farmer, brought some of the fruits of the soil, while Abel, a shepherd, brought the fat portions of the firstborn of his flocks.

  • God's Favor:
    • God looked with favor on Abel and his offering because it was the best of his flock, showing his genuine love and respect for God. However, God did not look with favor on Cain’s offering, which was not given with the same heartfelt devotion.
  • Cain's Anger

    • Cain became very angry and his face was downcast. God warned Cain that sin was crouching at his door and he must master it, indicating that Cain had the choice to do right.

  • The Tragic Act

    • Despite God's warning, Cain invited Abel to go out into the field, where Cain attacked and killed his brother, Abel.

  • God's Confrontation

    • God asked Cain where Abel was. Cain responded, "Am I my brother's keeper?" God then revealed that He knew what Cain had done and that Abel’s blood was crying out from the ground.

  • The Consequences

    • Their eyes were opened, and they realized they were naked, so they sewed fig leaves together to make coverings. God confronted them, and they admitted their disobedience.

  • Cain's Punishment

    • As a consequence, God cursed Cain, making him a restless wanderer on the earth. God also placed a mark on Cain to protect him from being killed by others.

  • Legacy of Cain and Abel

    • The story of Cain and Abel teaches about the consequences of sin, the importance of offering our best to God, and the value of loving and respecting one another.

WEEKLY CRAFTS: 

This week we have two crafts that you can find the FREE DOWNLOADS for on our Downloads page. 

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Craft 1: Cain and Abel Matching 

Craft 2: Paint Abel's Sheep

WEEKLY WORKSHEET: 

This week we have a worksheet that you can find the FREE DOWNLOAD for on our Downloads page. 

Check out our Instagram and TikTok page to see how to complete the worksheet. 

Parental Tips for this week:

  • . Explain the Importance of Giving Our Best:
    • Talk to your child about how Abel gave his best to God, while Cain did not. Emphasize that God values our sincere efforts and intentions.
  • Discuss Feelings of Anger and Jealousy:
    • Use the story to explain how feelings like anger and jealousy can lead to bad decisions. Teach children how to deal with these emotions in a healthy way.
  • Highlight Choices and Consequences:
    • Explain that Cain had a choice and that his decision had serious consequences. Use this to talk about making good choices and thinking about the results of our actions.
  • Emphasize Sibling Relationships:
    • Discuss the importance of loving and caring for siblings and friends, and how Cain’s actions were the opposite of what God desires.
  • Talk About God’s Forgiveness:
    • Even though Cain made a terrible mistake, God still protected him by marking him so that no one would harm him. Highlight God’s justice and mercy.

 

 

Discussion Questions of the week:

Every week we offer discussion questions for you to ask your child as you read through the story of the week. For this week, below are questions to ask your children throughout the week on the story of creation.

  • Why do you think it’s important to give your best in everything you do?

  • What can you do when you feel angry or jealous?

  • Can you think of a time when you had to make a tough choice? What happened?

  • How can you show love and kindness to your brother, sister, or friends?

  • What does this story teach us about God's forgiveness and protection?

Thank you for joining us at Little Believers Circle this week to learn about the story of Cain and Abel! 

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