The Tower of Babel (Study Guide)
“The Tower of Babel”
Sermon Study Guide for September 24, 2017
Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9
When we try to be God…
1. The Tower
Romans 15:4
A story of confusion and chaos…
Romans 7:15-20…what I want to do…
Romans 1:25 - created vs. creator
Babel - ____________________________
Ecclesiastes - chasing of the wind
“Be fruitful and multiply…”
2. Pride & Arrogance
Herod - Acts 12:21-23
Nebuchadnezzar
Proverbs 16:18
Different languages…confusion & chaos
Ephesians 2:11-22
Questions to Discuss or Ponder:
- In what ways do we try to live as if we are God?
- Read Romans 7:15-20. Have you ever felt like this? What helped you get past this dilemma?
- What does it mean to “chase the wind”? When have you known someone whose life could be best described as a “chasing of the wind?”
- How does pride breed arrogance? What effect does that have on our relationship with God?
- Have you ever experienced different languages and misunderstandings? What happened? What confusion results?
- In what way does Jesus break down the barriers between people? Where in your life does a barrier need to be destroyed?
Scripture for the Week:
Monday - Ephesians 2:11-22
Tuesday - Romans 15:1-6
Wednesday - Romans 7:15-20
Thursday - Proverbs 16:16-21
Friday - Revelation 18:1-3
Saturday - Genesis 11:27-32
Epic Resources
Kalas, Ellsworth. Grace in a Tree Stump. Westminster John Knox Press, 2005.
Miller, Calvin. A Hunger for Meaning. InterVarsity, 1984.
Richter, Sandra. The Epic of Eden. InterVarsity, 2008.
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