This Sunday school lesson teaches that we are children of God and that He is pleased when we give to Him in the right way.
Introduction:
Today, our story from the Bible is about two brothers, Cain and Abel. God loved them both, but he was not pleased with Cain because of what he did. What did Cain do that was so bad? Let’s read and find out.
Read Genesis 4:2b-7
Discussion Questions:
1. Abel was a shepherd, because he kept the flocks, do you remember what Cain did? (He worked the soil.)
2. Both boys brought some gifts to God. Who brought fat portions from the firstborn of his flock? (Abel.)
3. Was God pleased with both gifts? (No.)
4. We read that Abel brought good portions to God. What kind of portions do you think Cain brought to God? (Perhaps good, perhaps not so good. However Cain did not give his very best because of his attitude.)
5. How did Cain feel when he saw that God favored his brother’s gift more? (He became angry.)
6. Why is it important to give to God in the right way? (Allow for answers.)
7. What are some ways to show that you are giving your best to God? (Allow for answers)
Activities To Do After The Lesson
1. Have the kids watch the animated story of Cain and Abel.
2. You can also do this Fun Activity:
GIVING MY BEST
A fun activity to show how making the right choice is always the best.
TOPICS:
Behavior, Child of God, Choices, Pleasing God
MATERIALS:
3 sheets of paper, marked with the letters A, B, and C
PREPARATION:
Select three corners or sections of the room, and mark with one of the paper sheets displaying A, B, or C
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Explain to the kids you will read several situations, and then give them the chance to run and gather under with A, B, or C to indicate their choice.
You may need to do a couple of trial runs to get the activity started. Next, read the following situations, and options.
If the children feel the correct answer is A, they run to be in the A section, if B is the correct answer, they run to the B section, etc.
Explain what the best choice would have been after everyone has moved to a section.
1. Your mom tells you it’s time go to bed, do you:
A.) Say, “Not now, I’m busy”
B.) Go right to bed
C.) Don’t know what to do
2. You finish playing with your new toy, that has many pieces, do you:
A.) Walk away and do something else
B.) Ask you older brother or sister to put it away for you
C.) Put the toy away neatly before doing something else
3. You are visiting relatives and for dinner they give you something you don’t like, do you:
A.) Eat it anyway without complaining
B.) Stomp your foot down and push the plate away
C.) Tell them you hate it and ask for something else
4. A friend comes over and wants the same toy you are playing with, do you:
A.) Keep the toy for yourself
B.) Keep the toy and ask your friend to play together with you
C.) Give the toy to your friend and pick something else
5. It’s time to go to church, but you are not dressed, do you;
A.) Hurry up and get dressed so no one is late
B.) Make up an excuse not to go to church this time
C.) Not sure what you would do
6. You want to bring an offering to God next Sunday, do you:
A.) Ask mom or dad for something to give
B.) Look for some extra coins laying around the house
C.) Bring some of your allowance that you have earned
3. Have your kids do this Crossword Puzzle:
Puzzle Answer:
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