OT Characters: Cain & Abel

For more notes and resources check out Douglas' website. Hebrew words:Qayin (Cain)Hevel (Abel) = vapor, mistNod = wanderingFurther study:Cain -- Hebrews 11:4; 1 John 3:12; Jude 11Abel -- Matthew 23:35; Luke 11:51; Hebrews 11:4; 12:24Other passages referred to: Job 7:16; Psalm 39:5; Genesis 3:16; Matthew 18:22Key verses:4:7 -- Determining to master sin4:9 -- Genuine care for our brother4:24 -- RevengeSome things we learn about God:Sacrifice is part of our relationship with God.God does not accept our excuses for sin.He holds us accountable for sin.God is gracious -- he does not treat us as our sins deserve (Psalm 103:12).For children (simplified lesson):Question 1: How did Cain accept correction?Question 2: How should he have accepted correction?Suggested Bible versions for O.T. Study:Holman Christian Standard VersionNew English TranslationFox Translation (Schocken Bible series)Tanakh (Jewish Publication Society)English Standard VersionInternational Standard VersionThe Septuagint (2007 translation)The Next lesson: Noah (Seth, Enoch....)