For this week’s class we are pausing to watch the “Is Genesis History” Documentary that covers, in-depth, some of the most asked questions about the Biblical narrative of the Flood, and the evidence we see that supports that narrative. When asking questions of science concerning Biblical accounts, it is amazing to see the parallels between what the geological record actually shows and how it matches what the Bible describes about these events. The rocks cry out in evidence of a cataclysmic and catastrophic worldwide deluge.

Watch the video for this week’s class:

Foundations Bible Study: Is Genesis History

Review and Reflection

1.  Prayer Cards:  Do you have anyone that you are hoping to share what you are learning with? Write that person(s) name down on your prayer card along with any other prayer request you might have, and exchange with your table group at the end of the evening.

2.  Review from last week’s class: What are some important things to remember about the structure of the Ark and its capacity? What is a covenant, and how is God’s Covenant presented up to this point in time?

3. Discuss the “Is Genesis History” Documentary, and some take-aways you can remember and share with others.

Bible Study

Each week, we are encouraging you to take some dedicated time and spend it in God’s Word. Always remember to pray before you study and ask the Holy Spirit to teach you and lead you into the truth found in God’s Word – pray for protection from the evil one who will try to discourage, distract and deceive us when we commit to growing closer to the LORD.

Focus Verse:

“And I will put enmity
Between you and the woman,
And between your seed and her seed;
He shall [d]bruise you on the head,
And you shall bruise him on the heel.”

Genesis 3:15 NASB

From Genesis through Revelation, the Bible is all about Jesus – THE SCARLET THREAD!

SHARING THE GOSPEL:

THE SEED IS HE

– HE IS THE SEED!

“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.”  John 3:16

“And I will put enmity Between you and the woman, And between your seed and her seed; He shall bruise you on the head, And you shall bruise him on the heel.””  Genesis 3:15

“So Jesus said, “When you lift up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am He, and I do nothing on My own initiative, but I speak these things as the Father taught Me.”  John 8:28

“From now on I am telling you before it comes to pass, so that when it does occur, you may believe that I am He.”  John 13:19

• Discuss other passages that you can find that emphasize either a prophecy pointing toward Jesus, or a fulfillment by Jesus of the covenant.
• Look up any passages that speak about the “New Covenant” and discuss the implications of that.

HOMEWORK

Hermeneutics Step 3: Context – What does it say?

• Continue reading (or review) the “Flood” account in Genesis chapters 7-9.
• Summarize your readings for Context

Hermeneutics Step 4: Interpretation – What does it mean?

• Answer these questions to go deeper in your study for Genesis Chapters 7-9:

Chapter 7:

1. Who closed the door of the Ark after they entered? Reflect and discuss: How does this speak to God’s sovereignty and “hesed” for those who follow Him?
2. Based on your reading, how violent and catastrophic do you think this flood was? Consider some of the following:

• Where the water came from
• How long the rain fell upon the Earth, and how long the water prevailed
• How high the waters rose, and what was covered up
• Who specifically perished

3. Discuss: Is there any observable evidence we see today that could be the left-over effects of a catastrophic worldwide flood?

Chapter 8:

1. What does the Scripture say about how and when God stopped the flood? Going Deeper: How long was it between the start of the flood (go back to chapter 7) and when Noah left the Ark? Write out your timeline/calculations.
2. What did God tell Noah when they exited the Ark; what did Noah do to honor God and how did God respond?

Chapter 9:

1. What did God say to Noah as He blessed them? What are some things that are different as compared to before the flood?
2. What Covenant did God establish, what was its sign and whom did He establish it with?
3. Who were the sons of Noah (9:18-19)? What did Noah’s Sons did when their father got drunk (9:20-23). Discuss: Why do you think Ham’s behavior was unacceptable?

4. Going Deeper: What was the curse Noah gave, who was it upon (look closely), and how did Noah bless his other two sons? Research: How does the curse and blessings play out prophetically later in the Old Testament?

Write down some application notes when you finish, to complete the hermeneutical method step 5.

Jot down any questions you have for the shelf…

Please continue to join us each week for Foundations Bible Study – the book of Genesis!

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Teri Dugan

TeriDugan@truthfaithandreason.com

1 Peter 3:15