What is happening in each of these stories? Which picutre do you find most interesting? Describe why…

Cain and Abel

Let’s read Genesis 4:1-16 together.

Write down any questions or comments you have as we go.

Cain and AbelThe key issue in this story is Cain’s question

in Genesis 4:9.

“Am I my brother’s keeper?”

What do you think that question means?How do you suppose God would answer it?

Cain and AbelIf the question is, “Do I have to care for my neighbor?” Then God’s answer is, “YES!!!”

Cain and AbelWhat is the theme we said was going to keep popping up over the next few stories?

1…2…3…

Cain and AbelWhere is it in this story??

1. Sin 2. Punishment 3. Compassion

Cain and Abel

Does anything in this story remind us of the Second Creation Story?

Cain and Abel

1. God’s question to Cain?

2. Cain’s punishment?

3. God’s compassion?

Cain and AbelAnother theme to be on the lookout for…

Which child is favored??