Cain & Abel

Genesis 4

The Big Idea

God’s mission moves forward when we worship Him the right way.

Memory Verse

If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door. Its desire is for you, and you must rule over it.”
Genesis 4:7

Biblical Virtue

Right Worship & Self‑Control – We give God our best and control our anger.

[ ] Pray and ask for God’s guidance.

[ ] Pray for your students

[ ] Read the Bible passage you will teach.
[ ] Answer the following questions:
What I liked about the passage:


What I disliked about the passage:


What this taught me about God’s nature:


What this taught me about human nature:


What God might be teaching me/asking me to do from this Word now:		 [ ] Teacher Life Skills (Developing Question & Answer Skills)
Form six questions/answers based on the Bible passage.
(Example:  Q. Who built the Ark? A: Noah built the ark.)
Who Q:
Who A:
What Q:
What A:
Where Q:
Where A:
When Q:
When A:
Why Q:
Why A:
How Q:
How A: 

Engage

Have the kids look in a box that is empty. Close the box and slip in items. Open it again and remind the kids that God made the world.

Craft

Craft

Materials Needed

  • White cardstock or construction paper (base sheet)

  • Pre-cut arrows (one green, one red)

  • Heart cutouts (one whole, one broken)

  • Glue sticks or tape

  • Markers or crayons

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Prepare the Base

    • Give each child a sheet of paper with a circle at the bottom (representing themselves).

    • Explain that everyone has choices to make in life.

  2. Add the Arrows

    • Provide a green arrow pointing left and a red arrow pointing right.

    • Glue them onto the paper so they branch out from the circle.

    • Talk about how one path leads to good choices (like Abel) and the other to bad choices (like Cain).

  3. Attach the Hearts

    • At the end of the green arrow, glue a whole heart.

    • At the end of the red arrow, glue a broken heart.

    • Explain that following God’s way brings love and peace, while disobedience leads to hurt and brokenness.

  4. Decorate and Personalize

    • Let children color the arrows, add stickers, or write words like “Love,” “Obey,” “Forgive” on the green path, and “Hurt,” “Sin,” “Anger” on the red path.

    • Encourage them to write their name in the circle at the bottom to show that they are the ones making choices.

TPR Activity


Summary (Repeat the principle, virtue, and application)

God’s mission moves forward when we worship Him the right way.
Right Worship & Self‑Control – We give God our best and control our anger.

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