Genesis 4

1.  What were the occupations of Cain and Abel?

Cain was a tiller of the ground, and Abel was a keeper of the sheep.

2.  What offerings did Cain and Abel bring to the Lord?

Cain brought fruit and Abel brought of the firstlings of his flock.

3.  How did the Lord react to each offering?

He respected Abel and his offering, but not Cain and his offering.

4.  What did the Lord tell Cain regarding how he should react to sin?

that he should rule over it (7)

5.  How did Cain respond to the Lord when He asked him, “Where is Abel your brother?”

I do not know. Am I my brother’s keeper?

6.  What was Cain’s punishment for killing Abel?

He was cursed from the earth. It would no longer yield its strength to him, so he would be a fugitive and a vagabond.

7.  What was Cain’s fear?

that whoever found him would kill him

8.  Name three occupations held by the descendants of Cain.

keepers of livestock; players of harp and flute; craftsmen in bronze and iron

9.  Who is the second murderer recorded in Genesis?

Lamech (v.23-24)

10. What is the significance of the birth of Seth? (Luke 3:36-38)

He is part of the genealogy of Christ.

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