Genesis 8

We talked about the continuing saga of Noah and the flood.. Here's the podcast. Here are the discussion points that we talked about:

This story draws a comparison to our lives and the “storms” that we experience. What lessons can we learn from how Noah followed the Lord through the storm?

Noah and his family may have desired to stay in the ark rather than venture out into a new world. Are there areas that God is calling you to, but you have not yet left the safety of familiarity?

Noah’s first reaction after this encounter is to make an offering to God. What does this teach us? What is your first reaction after “riding out the storm?”

Any thoughts to share? Please chime in...

Genesis 7

We continued the story of Noah with Genesis 7. Here's the podcast. We didn't have discussion points per se, but we did have a few themes that came out in the midst of our conversation.

We talked about the importance of the ark in the midst of the storm. God saved Noah through the storm, not from the storm. The storm still happened and God provided a way for Noah in the midst of it. This idea came from my friend Michele.

We talked about the symbolism of the ark compared to the role that Jesus plays for us. Ryan pointed out that in Genesis 7 God wipes out mankind while saving one man (and his family by default). Jesus came as one man, to die, to save all mankind. Great insight.

What else is there? Thoughts to share?

Genesis 6

Alright. This is an odd chapter. Odd beginning. Familiar ending. All of it weaves in the the theme of God's provision in the midst of man's disobedience. Here's the podcast.

No specific questions this time. We had a lot of discussion on Sunday night. Some of it about the concept of how good or bad they were at the time of chapter 6 compared with now. Some of it about how this chapter can seem like a downer but is an actual encouragement to those who seek God.

Etc. etc. Read the chapter. What are your thoughts, insights or questions?