Category: OT Studies

Genesis 6-11: Two Ways

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Describe the way of wickedness from these verses:

6:5 (dissect the verse word by word) –

6:11-13 –

8:21 –

9:20-23 –

11:1-4 (compare 9:7, 12:2) –

In what ways are we tempted to follow the sins of Babel? Why don’t we need to? What should we do instead?

In summary, what do you learn about humanity from these verses? (Compare Romans 3:10-18, Ephesians 2:1-3)

In contrast, Noah walked with God. From Noah’s example, what does it look like to walk with God? (See also Genesis 3:8, 5:21-24, Psalm 89:15, Hebrews 11:7)

What is required if we are going to walk with God (6:8, Hebrews 11:7)?

How do you need to grow in your walk with God?

Genesis 1-5: Temptation

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Here are some questions to explore the theme of temptation in Genesis 1-5:

Describe the temptation in Genesis 3; compare to I John 2:15-17. What similarities do you find in your own temptations?

Describe the temptation in Genesis 4. When are you tempted in a similar way?

What did Cain need to do? Compare to I Corinthians 10:13.

How can we overcome temptation according to Matthew 4:1-11, 6:13, Galatians 5:16-23, and Titus 2:11-14? In one word?

Where did temptation come from in Genesis 3? In Genesis 4?

Compare the ways that Adam and Eve, Cain, and Lamech each respond to their sin. Is there a downward trend?

What are the consequences of sin in chapters 3, 4, & 5?