Genesis: Week 19

Sunday, August 4th, 2024

Please Read

  • Genesis 11:1-9

Discuss the Main Idea

God’s people will live for the fame of His name, not for the fame of our own names.

What does this passage teach us historically?

  • Before Genesis 11, the world spoke a single language and had full communication together.

  • The people gathered in Shinar, walked in disobedience, and unified in order to keep from scattering.

  • Unity is not always a good thing

What does this passage teach us theologically?

  • Our sovereign God cannot be overcome by sinful man

  • God is the one who makes a name great, not man

  • God will reverse the curse of the Tower of Babel in the Kingdom of Christ.

How does this passage apply to our lives?

  • Let’s live for the fame of the Lord’s name, not the fame of our own names.

Questions For Greater Discussion

  • What does unity around the Gospel look like in the church? What are some examples of wicked unity?

  • Please read Daniel 2:20-23. What are some examples in Scripture of God’s power over kings and kingdoms? What are some examples of God’s sovereignty in your life?

  • Can you think of a time you desired your own fame instead of fame for the Lord? How do you need to repent for desiring your own glory over the glory of the Lord?

  • Please read Acts 2:4-6. How is this passage a reversal of the Tower of Babel?

  • Consider Luke 14:11. What does it look like practically to walk in a spirit of humility?

Pray and close it out!!