What's Next?

Genesis 9:1-17

May 12, 2024 • Max Janusch • Genesis 9:1–17

Genesis 9:1-17 | Max Janusch | We've seen the sinfulness of mankind on display, God's just wrath against that sin, and His gracious work of saving Noah and his family through the Flood. Now, what's next? How will mankind move on from the Flood? Here, we see how God values life, calls humanity back to its original purpose, and seals it all with a covenant promise.

MAIN IDEA

God values life and promises to preserve it.

OUTLINE

I. God determines the purpose and value of life. (vv. 1-7)

II. God promises to preserve life. (vv. 8-17)

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. What similarities and differences are between Genesis 1:26–31 and Genesis 9:1-7? How do those similarities and differences inform your understanding of the significance of mankind's "new beginning" in Genesis 9?

2. How does your understanding of the "image of God" affect day-to-day life? How is life lived differently when you recognize the purpose and value that God has placed on mankind?

3. What characteristics and/or attributes of God are revealed in Genesis 9:1-17? What do we learn about God in this passage?

4. Thinking about the entire Flood narrative (Genesis 6-9), what has stood out to you the most? Has there been anything particularly encouraging or challenging?

Go Forth and Multiply

May 26, 2024 • Gavin Hesse • Genesis 10, Genesis 11:1–9

Genesis 10:1-11:9 | Gavin Hesse | With the story of Noah and the Flood behind us, the story of Noah's descendants has only just begun. No surprise to the readers of Gensis' early chapters, we once again find mankind brazenly rebelling against the God of heaven and earth. MAIN IDEA God is our Sovereign King. OUTLINE I. God will multiply his people (vv. 1-32) II. God’s power is bigger than man’s pride (vv. 1-9) DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. What stands out about the genealogy in Genesis 10:1-32? What does the author add, comment on, or point out that seems important? 2. What repeated words or phrases are there in the genealogy? How do these frame the generations listed and reveal the meaning of the genealogy? 3. What is the real issue with the story of the tower of Babel? Is the problem simply their intention to build a large building? 4. How does this passage reveal to you your sin? How do you tend to rebel against God in favor of making a name for yourself?

Same Ole Same Ole

May 19, 2024 • Ben Potloff • Genesis 9:18–29

Genesis 9:18-29 | Ben Potloff | As Noah and his family exit the ark and resume life after the Flood, we're waiting to see what exactly is going to happen with this family and God's plan for all of humanity. Unfortunately, we see a return to Genesis 3 and 6 as sin and corruption once again appear in God's once-perfect creation. MAIN IDEA Humanity is sinful and needs a Savior. OUTLINE I. Drunkenness and dishonoring parents reveal mankind's depravity (vv. 18-23) II. God will conquer his enemies and redeem his people (vv. 24-29) DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. What does this story about Noah & Ham reveal about humanity after the flood? 2. Why do you thinking honoring parents is something commanded all throughout the Bible? What does this mean for your life? 3. Jesus said in John 3:3 that we must be born again to enter the kingdom of God. How is that need to be born again seen in Genesis 9:18-29? 4. What should it look like for you to live as someone who is born again and a new creation in Christ? Be specific.

Not Done Yet

May 5, 2024 • Ben Potloff • Genesis 8

Genesis 8:1-22 | Ben Potloff | All life has been blotted out from the corrupted and sin-scarred world; all except for God's chosen remnant, Noah and his family. But what will happen to these chosen people as the flood waters continue to cover the earth? And, how will humanity start again once back on dry land? MAIN IDEA A pleasing sacrifice secures God’s promise. OUTLINE I. God keeps his promise. (vv. 1-14) II. God’s grace leads to a second chance. (vv. 15-19) III. A sacrificial offering is pleasing to God. (vv. 20-22)