The Promise

Northwest Gospel Church

The Promise

Genesis 6:9-7:24

April 28, 2024 • Ben Potloff • Genesis 6:9–22, Genesis 7

Genesis 6:9-7:24 | Ben Potloff | God, grieving over the sinfulness and escalating wickedness of humanity, decides to wipe humanity from the face of the earth. But, God shows mercy on a single family who will be a remnant for humanity. Here, we see God speaking to and saving Noah and his family as he punishes sin and floods the world.

MAIN IDEA

Sin leads to death, but God’s promise leads to life.

OUTLINE

I. God justly judges sinners. (6:11-13, 7:10-12, 17-23a)

II. Even though humans are sinful, God establishes a relationship by grace through faith. (6:9-10, 14-21, 7:1-4, 23b-24)

III. The right response to God’s grace is obedience. (6:22, 7:5-9, 13-16)

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. Did God overreact in sending the flood? Why or why not?

2. Beyond God’s justice, what does the story of the flood teach us about God’s character?

3. 2 Peter 3:8-10 says that a final judgment by fire is coming but that God is patient, allowing more to come to repentance and be saved. Who around you needs to trust in Jesus and be saved? Are you praying for them? Are you looking for opportunities to share the gospel with them?

4. The Bible calls us to obey while we wait for God to bring about his promises. What areas of your life is God calling you to obey while you wait?

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 Coming soon

What's Next?

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?

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)