Genesis 4-5

Continue the conversation throughout the week with your kids by asking them questions pertaining to the lesson from Sunday at Redemption Kids.

The questions asked below were asked on Sunday during our time at Redemption Kids. Take some time to read the passage together, discuss the questions, watch a BRAND NEW video of the lesson, memorize the Bible verse, and remember the big idea of this week!

Ask the Questions

Bigs Discussion Questions

What was your favorite part of today’s Bible story?
Genesis 4-5 Today’s Bible story is about the first family—Adam and Eve’s family. Their family had two brothers and more children later.
What did you learn about God in today’s Bible story?
Adam and Eve’s sin spread to their family. But God did not forget His promise to send a Rescuer. At just the right time, God would send His Son to save sinners. God is a good and loving God. He wants what’s best for us. He created us. He knows how life works best. When we sin, we act as if we know better than God, but we don’t know better than God. Life is better when we obey God.
How do we know Cain did not control his sin like God warned him to do?
God told Cain to be careful. “Sin wants to control you,” God said. “But you must control it.” Then Cain invited Abel to go out into the field. While they were in the field, Cain killed Abel. Then God punished Cain.
What does it mean to sin? To sin is to go against God and His commands.

Elementary Discussion Questions

How did Cain let sin control him?
Help the kids understand that Cain’s jealousy was not sin on it’s own. When Cain was jealous, God warned him that he needed to control those feelings because sin was near. Guide the kids to discuss how feelings alone are not sinful. When we let those feelings control our thoughts, words, or actions, then we have let sin control our hearts.
What was the real reason God asked Cain, “Where is your brother?”
Guide the kids to consider whether God really needed help finding Abel. Help them understand that God already knew what had happened to Abel. God was giving Cain an opportunity to confess his sin and tell the truth. Help the kids to understand that God knows everything about us. He wants us to trust Him with our sin, be able to confess our sins and ask for help obeying Him.
Can God punish sin and still love us?
Help the kids understand that sin must be punished. God must punish sin because He is holy and righteous. Help the kids consider that even in God’s punishment of sin, He can still love people and show mercy. Just as God punished Cain by sending Him away, He also showed Cain mercy by putting a mark on Cain that would protect him. Help the kids consider how God can show us mercy even in our sin.