The First Family
Cain & Abel had different jobs. What job did each of them do?
Cain was a farmer and Abel was a shepherd.
When you worship, what are you telling God?
He is worthy or deserving of praise
What consequence did Adam and Eve have for eating the fruit from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil?
Why is the shortest or easiest way not always the best choice?
Sometimes there are dangers along the way.
Why did God reject Cain's offering?
Cain did not have the proper attitude toward God as he brought an offering to him. He did not bring the first or best crops to his harvest. He gave God his leftovers.
What does God care about most as you worship?
Our heart attitude
Abel offered God a perfect, firstborn lamb. What was the consequence for his choice?
God accepted Abel's offering
Who can you go to for wise advice?
Parents, grandparents, teachers, pastors, etc.
What did God tell Cain he would do if Cain changed his attitude?
God would accept Cain
What activities do you participate in as you worship?
Singing, praying, listening to a message or sermon, reading your bible, etc.
Cain had a poor attitude when he made his offering to God. What was the consequence?
God did not accept Cain's offering.
Who will always be there to help you make wise choices, even when your parents or other people are not around?
God!
What two sins did Cain try to hide from God?
He killed his brother, he lied to God when God asked him where Abel was
What consequence did Cain have for killing his brother and lying to God about what happened?
Cain had to work harder to produce crops and was forced to move from place to place.
What word means "honoring God by doing what he says?
Righteous
What were the consequences of Cain's choices?
He would no longer be able to meet with God as he had before; the ground would no longer provide crops in abundance, he would have to travel from place to place and not stay anywhere for very long.
What is the best way to live a righteous life?
By asking God for wisdom and following his guidance