Bible Blossom - Storyteller's Handbook

C REATION AND THE F ALL • 45

Theme

The Lord will judge sin and rebellion against his Kingdom, but he will show mercy to sinners.

Setting

Fields near Adam and Eve’s home

• Cain – Adam and Eve’s first son • Abel – Cain’s younger brother • The Lord

Major Characters

Plot

Introduction and Rising Action 1. Adam and Eve’s first two sons are Cain and Abel. 2. Cain is a farmer, while Abel raises livestock.

Climax 3. One time when they both bring an offering to the Lord, Abel’s offering is accepted by God, while Cain’s offering is rejected. 4. In retaliation, Cain decides to murder Abel. 5. Cain invites his brother into a field and kills him. Falling Action and Resolution 6. The Lord confronts Cain and says that he hears Abel’s blood crying out from the ground. 7. The Lord banishes Cain to wander the earth but puts a mark on him so that no one would kill him.