Reference

Genesis 11
From The Beginning: Sovereignty

Sermon Questions

Genesis 11

ENGAGE
● How has modern science and technology affected our lives in both positive and
negative ways?

READ
● Read or summarize the passage.
● Share any observations or questions from the passage or the sermon.

REFLECT
● What did the people do? What did they desire? What does the story of the Tower
of Babel teach us about human ambition?
● What phrase is repeated in verses 3-7? When used by man, how does it
communicate pride? When used by God, how does it communicate humility?
● Why did God confuse the languages and scatter the people? How does this
confirm His sovereignty?
● Why would Moses include the genealogy of Shem a second time? What
additional details are included?

RESPOND
● In what ways are modern societies repeating the sin of the people at Babel?
● How does this chapter emphasize the importance of humility in our relationship
with God? How does Philippians 2:1-13 instruct and encourage us?.
● What have you learned about the character of God in Genesis 1-11?
● What is one thing that stood out to you in our study of Genesis? Have you
gained any new perspective? What concept or principle has been most
encouraging? Challenging?

PRAY
● Adoration
● Confession
● Thanksgiving
● Supplication