Ben Assley Cain and Abel Flashcards
Who were Cain and Abel’s parents?
Adam and Eve
What did Cain and Abel offer to God?
Cain offered some of his harvest. Abel offered a perfect lamb
How did God find out Abel was dead?
His blood was calling to him from the ground
What was Cain’s punishment?
Cain was to be a wanderer of the earth and no crops would bloom and grow for him.
Why did Cain kill Abel?
Because God rejected his offer and appreciated Abel’s more.
What does this story teach?
NOT TO BE JEALOUS AND NOT TO KILL
How did Cain kill Abel?
Cain bludgeoned Abel with a rock
Where did Cain kill Abel?
The crop area you know
Where did Cain live after his punishment?
The land of Nod (east of Eden)
What was the mark on Cain for from God?
It was so if anyone found him they could not kill him
Was Cain upset with god for this harsh punishment?
Yes he couldn’t bare to be without God
What would happen to the person that killed Cain?
They would suffer vengeance seven times over
