Noah to Abraham

Genesis 6-11
Dr. Tim Mackie

Why did God choose to flood the world? There’s much to discover in the story of Noah and his descendants, as these chapters develop major themes seen throughout the biblical story. See how the literary design of this movement reveals God’s character and informs the covenant promises God makes in response to human rebellion.

13 Hours 48 Minutes
  1. Introduction to the Flood Narrative
    Module 1
    Sessions 1-6
    Introduction to the Flood Narrative
    Before diving into the story of Noah and the flood, consider the literary and cultural context that shapes the story’s meaning.
  2. Cosmic Rebellion in the Time of Noah
    Module 2
    Sessions 7-10
    Cosmic Rebellion in the Time of Noah
    Begin to unpack the story of Noah and the flood, trace its literary design, and discover the identity of the mysterious Nephilim.
  3. God's Warnings About the Flood
    Module 3
    Sessions 11-14
    God's Warnings About the Flood
    Storm clouds begin to gather as God’s good world is filled with injustice. How does Yahweh respond to the outcry of violence in his creation?
  4. The Flood
    Module 4
    Sessions 15-19
    The Flood
    The flood waters have arrived. Explore what the flood itself meant in the ancient context of this story and what came after the flood.
  5. After the Flood
    Module 5
    Sessions 20-22
    After the Flood
    Unpack the final scenes of the flood story, and consider how the flood story shows up in modern conversations.
  6. The Cycle Begins Again
    Module 6
    Sessions 23-28
    The Cycle Begins Again
    Follow the stories about Noah’s sons, the origins of the nations, and the founding of Babylon as the pattern is replayed, nuanced, and intensified.
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