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Why did God favor Abel's offering over Cain's?
Why did God favor Abel's offering over Cain's?
- Cain's offering was not presented at the right time of year.
- God simply preferred Abel over Cain.
- Abel offered the firstborn of his flock, while Cain only offered produce. (correct)
- Abel's offering was more expensive.
What warning did God give Cain after rejecting his offering?
What warning did God give Cain after rejecting his offering?
- That he would be banished from the land.
- That sin was like an animal crouching at his door, wanting to control him and that he needed to overcome it. (correct)
- That he would be cursed with poverty.
- That Abel would surpass him in wealth and status.
What was Cain's immediate reaction to God's rejection?
What was Cain's immediate reaction to God's rejection?
- He sought guidance from his parents.
- He accepted the rejection and tried to offer a better sacrifice.
- He became furious and scowled. (correct)
- He pleaded with God to reconsider.
What question did God ask Cain after he killed Abel?
What question did God ask Cain after he killed Abel?
What was Cain's response to God's question about Abel's whereabouts?
What was Cain's response to God's question about Abel's whereabouts?
What was the consequence of Cain's actions after killing Abel?
What was the consequence of Cain's actions after killing Abel?
What was Cain's complaint about the punishment given to him?
What was Cain's complaint about the punishment given to him?
What protection did God provide Cain after Cain voiced his concerns about his safety?
What protection did God provide Cain after Cain voiced his concerns about his safety?
Where did Cain go after leaving God's presence?
Where did Cain go after leaving God's presence?
Who was the first son of Cain, after whom Cain named a city?
Who was the first son of Cain, after whom Cain named a city?
Which of Cain's descendants is credited with being the ancestor of those who live in tents and raise livestock?
Which of Cain's descendants is credited with being the ancestor of those who live in tents and raise livestock?
Which of Cain's descendants is credited with being the ancestor of all who play the harp and flute?
Which of Cain's descendants is credited with being the ancestor of all who play the harp and flute?
Which of Cain's descendants is credited with making tools out of bronze and iron?
Which of Cain's descendants is credited with making tools out of bronze and iron?
What does Lamech's boastful statement to his wives reveal about the progression of violence?
What does Lamech's boastful statement to his wives reveal about the progression of violence?
What was the name of Adam and Eve's third son, born after Abel's death?
What was the name of Adam and Eve's third son, born after Abel's death?
What does the name 'Seth' signify, according to the passage?
What does the name 'Seth' signify, according to the passage?
What significant development is associated with Seth's son, Enosh?
What significant development is associated with Seth's son, Enosh?
How does the narrative contrast Cain's and Abel's occupations and offerings?
How does the narrative contrast Cain's and Abel's occupations and offerings?
What does the mark that God placed on Cain symbolize?
What does the mark that God placed on Cain symbolize?
What is the significance of the contrast between Cain's line and Seth's line?
What is the significance of the contrast between Cain's line and Seth's line?
Flashcards
Who was Cain?
Who was Cain?
Adam and Eve's first son, a farmer who offered the Lord some of his harvest.
Who was Abel?
Who was Abel?
Adam and Eve's second son, a shepherd who offered the firstborn of his flock to the Lord.
Why was Cain angry?
Why was Cain angry?
God favored Abel's offering over Cain's, leading to jealousy and anger.
What did Cain do to Abel?
What did Cain do to Abel?
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What was Cain's punishment?
What was Cain's punishment?
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What was the mark of Cain?
What was the mark of Cain?
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What did Cain build?
What did Cain build?
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Who was Seth?
Who was Seth?
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Who was Enosh?
Who was Enosh?
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What began during Enosh's time?
What began during Enosh's time?
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Study Notes
The Story of Cain and Abel
- Adam and Eve had two sons, Cain and Abel.
- Cain tilled the ground and Abel was a shepherd.
- Cain offered some of his harvest to God.
- Abel offered the best portions of the firstborn of his flock.
- God favored Abel's offering over Cain's.
- Cain became angry and God warned him that sin was at his door, and he must overcome it.
- Cain killed Abel in a field.
- When God asked about Abel's whereabouts, Cain denied knowing and questioned if he was responsible for his brother.
- As punishment for his actions, Cain was cursed from farming the soil and made a wanderer on the earth.
- Cain complained that his punishment was too great and that anyone who found him would kill him.
- God put a mark on Cain, so that anyone who killed him would suffer sevenfold vengeance.
- Cain then went to the land of Nod, east of Eden.
The Descendants of Cain
- Cain had a son named Enoch, after whom he named a city.
- Cain's descendants include Irad, Mehujael, Methushael, and Lamech.
- Lamech had two wives named Adah and Zillah.
- Jabal, son of Adah, was the ancestor of those who live in tents and raise livestock.
- Jubal, brother of Jabal, was the ancestor of musicians who play the harp and flute.
- Tubal-Cain, son of Zillah, was the ancestor of those who made tools of bronze and iron; his sister was Naamah.
- Lamech boasted to his wives that he had killed a young man for striking him and that if Cain's revenge was sevenfold, his would be seventy-sevenfold.
Seth and Enosh
- Adam and Eve had another son named Seth to replace Abel.
- Seth had a son named Enosh.
- People began to call on the name of the Lord at that time when Enosh was born.
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