Genesis: Week 16

Sunday, July 14th, 2024

Please Read

  • Genesis 9:1-17

Discuss the Main Idea

Because God values life, we are to value life

What does this passage teach us historically?

  • God commands Noah and his family to procreate

  • God establishes value and dominion for humanity

  • God lays out consequences for taking human life

  • God makes a covenant with Noah

What does this passage teach us theologically?

  • God values life

How does this passage apply to our lives?

  • By receiving God’s gift of eternal life

  • By valuing life for children

  • By giving special value to human life and God’s image bearers

  • By supporting the government’s role in protecting life

Questions For Greater Discussion

  • Read Psalm 127:3-5. What are some of the cultural questions and discussions surrounding children right now? How should we view children in light of the Word of God?

  • Why does God establish consequences for taking the life of another human? How does Genesis 9:6 connect to Romans 13? What is the Biblical basis for human government in this text?

  • What are the particulars of the covenant God made with Noah?

  • What are some ways you struggle to value your life or the lives of others? How should God’s perspective on life offered through Christ alter our daily decisions?

  • What are some ways we as a group can be praying and supporting each other regarding bringing children into the world, adopting/fostering, or grieving together over infertility? What are some things on your heart in this area of discussion? How can we as a group support one another?

  • How did the Lord stir in your heart during our prayer time at the end of our worship service?

Pray and close it out!!