Cain and Abel Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on cain and abel bible, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.
The 10 lessons
Lesson 1 · Genesis 4:2 (KJV)
What was Cain's occupation?
Answer: Tiller of the ground
Study note. Genesis 4:2 (KJV) — 'Cain was a tiller of the ground.'
Lesson 2 · Genesis 4:2 (KJV)
What was Abel's occupation?
Answer: A keeper of sheep
Study note. Genesis 4:2 (KJV) — 'Abel was a keeper of sheep.'
Lesson 3 · Genesis 4:4 (KJV)
Whose offering did the LORD respect?
Answer: Abel's
Study note. Genesis 4:4 (KJV) — 'The LORD had respect unto Abel and to his offering.'
Lesson 4 · Genesis 4:3 (KJV)
What did Cain offer to the LORD?
Answer: The fruit of the ground
Study note. Genesis 4:3 (KJV) — 'Cain brought of the fruit of the ground an offering unto the LORD.'
Lesson 5 · Genesis 4:7 (KJV)
What did the LORD say lies at the door if Cain did not well?
Answer: Sin
Study note. Genesis 4:7 (KJV) — 'If thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door.'
Lesson 6 · Genesis 4:8 (KJV)
Where did Cain kill Abel?
Answer: In the field
Study note. Genesis 4:8 (KJV) — 'When they were in the field... Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him.'
Lesson 7 · Genesis 4:9 (KJV)
What did Cain answer when asked where Abel was?
Answer: I know not; Am I my brother's keeper?
Study note. Genesis 4:9 (KJV) — 'I know not: Am I my brother's keeper?'
Lesson 8 · Genesis 4:16 (KJV)
To what land did Cain go to dwell?
Answer: Nod
Study note. Genesis 4:16 (KJV) — 'Cain went out from the presence of the LORD, and dwelt in the land of Nod.'
Lesson 9 · Hebrews 11:4 (KJV)
By what did Abel offer a more excellent sacrifice?
Answer: By faith
Study note. Hebrews 11:4 (KJV) — 'By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain.'
Lesson 10 · 1 John 3:12 (KJV)
Why did Cain slay his brother, according to 1 John?
Answer: Because his own works were evil
Study note. 1 John 3:12 (KJV) — 'Because his own works were evil, and his brother's righteous.'
Key verses to memorize
The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.
Discussion questions
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does cain and abel bible point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?