Studies

Noah

Opening Question: "What is the most difficult task you?ve ever attempted?"

Genesis 6:9-13
1. Q: What are some of the corrupt evil things in today?s world that God hates?
A: Sexual immorality/pornography, lying, racism, greed, etc ...

2. Q: What can we do to destroy these things?
A: Not participate in them Not approve of others who do these things

Genesis 6:14-21 -
GOD GIVES NOAH A TREMENDOUSLY DIFFICULT TASK!!

3. Q: What are some of the difficult things God has asked us to do?
A: Share our faith
Always seek first His Kingdom
Repent of ALL sin
Help the poor
Trust him fully

4. Q: Why is it so difficult to trust God fully?
A: Taught and trained by the world not to trust
Satan works at causing us to doubt.

5. Q: What has God given us to help us live the Christian life and trust him?
A: Evidences
The Bibles' truths
Jesus' life and sacrifice
Friends who are also serving God
The promise of Heaven (DESCRIBE YOUR PICTURE OF HEAVEN)
The fear of Hell

V22 -
NOAH BEGINS TO BUILD:

6. Q: What temptations do you think he faced during the building?
A: To compromise on the size of the boat (NB - Hydraulic engineers use the ratio 12:2:1 today for the best stability) Thus changing the dimensions would be fatal.
To doubt whether the flood would happen
His neighbors must have ridiculed him
Family probably started complaining
To grumble against God because of their personal sacrifice involved in building the ark (giving up his home, Sunday afternoon naps, etc ...)

7. Q: What temptations do we face today?
A: To compromise on Gods' word (give examples).
To doubt whether judgment will really take place.
To be discouraged by people ridiculing us.