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Genesis 4 · For teachers and parents

Answer Key: Cain and Abel

Answers here are a guide. Welcome any answer that shows a child is thinking about the story, and celebrate their effort. Talk About It questions are open, so they have no set answers.

PreschoolGifts for God

sheepgrainpeopleheart

Coloring and finding page: any careful coloring is a win. Help your child point to and name each picture above.

KindergartenTwo Brothers

SHEEP → picture 3GRAIN → picture 1BROTHERS → picture 4LOVE → picture 2

Grade 1Cain and Abel

Abel kept sheep → picture 2Cain grew crops → picture 4They brought gifts to God → picture 1Love your brother → picture 3

Order:

1. Abel was a keeper of sheep2. Cain brought an offering3. Yahweh respected Abel and his offering4. Yahweh appointed a sign for Cain

Grade 2Two Brothers

  1. What work did Cain do? He was a farmer (he grew crops).
  2. What work did Abel do? He was a shepherd (he kept sheep).
  3. What did Abel bring to God? The best of his sheep (the firstborn of his flock)
  4. How did Cain feel when God was not pleased with his gift? Very angry
  5. What new son did God give Adam and Eve? Seth

Grade 3Sin Is Crouching at the Door

  1. What offering did each brother bring? Cain brought some of his crops; Abel brought the firstborn of his flock (his best).
  2. What did God warn Cain about? That sin was crouching (waiting) at the door, wanting to control him, and he must rule over it.
  3. What did Cain answer when God asked where Abel was? Cain said, I don't know. Am I my brother's keeper?
  4. How did God show mercy to Cain? He put a mark on Cain so no one would kill him.
  5. What did people begin to do after Seth's son was born? Call on the name of the Lord
1: Abel was a keeper of sheep2: Cain brought an offering3: Yahweh respected Abel and his offering4: Yahweh appointed a sign for Cain

Grade 4Master Your Anger

  1. What was different about Abel's offering? He gave the firstborn and best of his flock, and he gave by faith.
  2. What picture did God use to describe sin to Cain? Sin crouching at the door like an animal ready to pounce
  3. What choice did God give Cain? To do what is right and master sin, or let sin rule him
  4. How does the chapter end with hope? God gave Seth, and people began to call on the name of the Lord.

Word bank: 1. sin; 2. God; 3. Abel; 4. gift; 5. Cain

Think About It: answers will vary. Look for answers that connect to the passage.

Grade 5Sin at the Door, Grace in the Story

  1. What does Hebrews 11:4 add to our understanding of Abel's offering? Abel offered his sacrifice by faith.
  2. What does God's warning about sin crouching at the door teach? Sin is dangerous and wants to control us, but with God's help we must rule over it.
  3. How did Cain respond to God's question about Abel? He lied and asked, Am I my brother's keeper?
  4. How did God show both justice and mercy to Cain? Justice: Cain became a wanderer and the ground would not yield for him. Mercy: God put a mark on him to protect him.
  5. Why is the birth of Seth important? God gave a son in place of Abel, keeping the promised family line alive; people began to call on the Lord.

Word bank: 1. sin; 2. Cain; 3. Abel; 4. God; 5. gift

Think About It: answers will vary. Look for answers that connect to the passage.

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