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Genesis 6 Now we begin studying one of the most well-known episodes of the Bible, the story of Noah. Let us pray that God will give us additional insight to this account.
1. Do you really think it makes a difference as to how you live your life? Please explain.
Does it make a difference even when no one is watching? If so, what difference?
If someone asked you to explain why they should “live right” according to the Bible, what would you tell them?
2. What do we find happening in verse 1?
Why do you think the verse specifically mentions the fact that daughters were born to men?
3. Now, verse 2 has generated much discussion. What two groups are mentioned in verse 2?
What is going on between these two groups?
Why do you think this action did not please God?
According to your commentaries, who are the sons of God? (Note, there are two main interpretations.)
Who were the daughters of men?
What was the result of these two groups intermarrying?
What does the New Testament say about this? (See 2 Cor. 6:14, for example.)
From these verses we can learn something about a believer marrying an unbeliever. According to these verses, what is usually the result?
4. God looks at His creation in verse 3. What does He see and what does He say about man?
What does it mean to you when God says He will not strive or contend with man forever?
What implication does this hold for us today?
What decision does God make as a result of man’s evil intentions?
Why do you believe God made this particular decision?
5. What are some of the changes that have taken place in God’s creation during these opening chapters?
How has God’s attitude and/or actions changed toward His creation?
6. Who are the Nephilim mentioned in verse 4?
What can you learn about them from this verse?
Can you find other references to the Nephilim in the Bible?
Briefly, describe what you think the earth was like at this time. 7. Verse 5 says God looked at the earth and saw how great man’s wickedness had become. Read vv. 5-13. Describe what God saw.
In what ways does our world today parallel Noah’s time? Be as specific as possible.
How did this affect God? (See v. 6.)
How does it strike you to know that God can be grieved?
Does this mean God made a mistake? Please explain.
How do you think God feels when He looks upon the earth today?
8. What does God decide to do?
How do you think this made God feel?
9. In the midst of all this evil, we find Noah. What do verse 8 & 9 say about Noah?
What does it mean to you that Noah found favor with God?
How do you think Noah managed to stay blameless in such a sinful world?
Does being blameless mean Noah did not sin?
How can we remain righteous in today’s world? How can we encourage others to do the same?
10. Now comes one of the greatest commissions in the Bible. Read carefully what God says to Moses and then summarize what God says verse by verse. What does God say to Noah in verse 13?
In verse 14? In verse 15?
In verse 16?
In verse 17?
In verse 18?
In verse 19?
In verse 20?
In verse 21?
11. One interesting fact before we continue. Divide the length by the width. Therefore, what is the ratio of the ark?
This ratio of 1:6 (length being 6 times the width) is the same ration used by modern shipbuilders. What does this mean to you?
12. If you had been Noah, what would have been the hardest or most challenging part of this commission?
13. If you can draw, please make a picture of what you believe the completed ark would have looked like. If you can’t, see if you can find a picture.
Does the picture match what you thought the ark would look like?
Notice, the ark has no means of power, no sails or rudder. Why?
14. What covenant does God make with Noah?
What is a covenant?
What covenant has God made with us?
15. Verse 22 is an amazing verse. Look again at Noah’s world and at his commission. What was Noah’s response?
What does this tell you about Noah?
How do you think Noah developed this close relationship with God?
16. What has this chapter meant to you?
17. How have people today reacted to the church’s declaration that God does not overlook the sin of our nation?
What should we do? |