Bible Essentials

Genesis 7:1-8:14

The Flood

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Genesis 7:1-8:14

• Read the passage
• What is the context for this passage?
• God has decided to destroy the earth with a flood.
• God saw that Noah was righteous, so he planned to save Noah and his family.
• God gave Noah instructions to build an ark to save himself, his family, and some animals.

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Genesis 7:1-8:14

• Read the passage again, in a different version if available.
• Summarize the passage in your own words.

What does the passage say about God?

• God found Noah righteous in his generation.
• God gave Noah the exact plan he needed to survive the flood.
• God follows through on his plans and promises.
• God is the one who shut Noah and his family into the ark.
• God does not forget about those who are faithful to him.

What does the passage say about people?

• Those who are righteous follow God’s commands.
• Noah tested whether the earth was ready for habitation again.

What does the passage say about God’s plan?

• God’s plan was to preserve the human race and the different types of animals through Noah and his family.
• God’s plan was to flood the earth to wipe out all living creatures left on the earth.
• God’s plan was to direct the animals to the ark.
• God’s plan was that the earth would recover from the flood.

Discussion

• How does the passage fit into the overarching story of the Bible?
• God preserved a remnant through the flood.
• Through the line of Noah, God eventually brough Jesus, who would be the Savior of the world.

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Discussion

• What else strikes you about this passage?
• How does the passage affect how you view God? How you view yourself?
• How does this passage affect how you will live your life?