Series:   Genesis
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Cain and Abel

By: Mike Mazzalongo     Posted: May, 2014
This lesson explores the series of events leading up to the first murder.
Discussion Questions
  1. Summarize the events of Genesis 4:1-8.
  2. Describe how the punishment of Cain relates to the concept that God's plan continues even when we, through our sin, work against it and the implications for us.
  3. What are some reasons Cain sinned and the implication for us?
  4. Read Genesis 4:6-7, Ephesians 4:26-27, and Matthew 5:22 and answer the following questions:
    1. What is the danger of harboring anger?
    2. What are some potential actions we cannot take if we harbor anger?
    3. Describe situations where anger is appropriate.
  5. Discuss the following statements on how to deal with sin:
    1. Face the problem.
    2. Acknowledge your fault.
    3. Deal with the sin.
  6. Summarize what Jesus teaches us about dealing with a sin between fellow believers from Matthew 18:15-17.
  7. How can you use this lesson to grow spiritually and help others come into a relationship with Jesus?
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