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Genesis 4 · Grade 5

Sin at the Door, Grace in the Story

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After the fall, sin did not stay small. In Genesis 4, Cain and Abel bring offerings to the Lord. Abel brings the firstborn of his flock and their fat portions, his very best. Hebrews 11:4 explains that Abel offered his sacrifice by faith. God accepts Abel and his offering but not Cain and his. The issue was not only the gift but the heart of the giver.

God sees Cain's anger and speaks to him personally. He offers acceptance if Cain does well, and He warns that sin is crouching at the door, desiring to have him, but he must rule over it. Cain ignores God's warning and murders Abel. When God asks where Abel is, Cain lies and asks, Am I my brother's keeper?

God's judgment is serious: Cain becomes a wanderer, and the ground will no longer yield its strength to him. Yet God hears Cain's complaint and puts a mark on him so no one will kill him. Cain's family line builds cities and makes tools and music, but also grows proud and violent. The chapter closes with Seth, a son God gave in place of Abel, and with people calling on the name of the Lord. God keeps His promise alive.

Show What You Know

  1. What does Hebrews 11:4 add to our understanding of Abel's offering?

  2. What does God's warning about sin crouching at the door teach?

  3. How did Cain respond to God's question about Abel?

  4. How did God show both justice and mercy to Cain?

  5. Why is the birth of Seth important?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

CainAbelgiftsinGod
  1. After the fall, did not stay small.
  2. In Genesis 4, and Abel bring offerings to the Lord.
  3. brings the firstborn of his flock and their fat portions, his very best.
  4. accepts Abel and his offering but not Cain and his.
  5. The issue was not only the but the heart of the giver.

Think About It

  1. God cares about our hearts, not just our actions. What does it look like to worship God with a willing, faithful heart?

  2. Anger itself is a feeling, but Cain let it rule him. What are some godly ways to deal with anger?

Memory Verse

If you do well, won’t it be lifted up? If you don’t do well, sin crouches at the door. Its desire is for you, but you are to rule over it.”

Genesis 4:7 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for today's Bible story. Help me to . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • When do you feel anger growing in your heart, and how can you stop it early?
  • How can you watch out for a friend who needs care?
  • How can you give your best effort to God in work or chores?

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