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Noah Bible Study Guide

Antediluvian · 2944 BC – 1994 BC (950 years)

Righteous in his generation; built the ark at God's command and preserved humanity and animal kinds through the Flood.

From the family tree

Parents
Lamech
Children
Shem, Ham, Japheth
Dates
2944 BC – 1994 BC (950 years)
Era
Antediluvian

Teaching prompt

Why does scripture call Noah 'blameless in his generation' rather than absolutely blameless?

Reflection

What does it look like to live faithfully when your culture is going a different direction?

Points to Jesus

ties the ark to baptism and to salvation through Christ: as the ark carried Noah's family safely through judgment-waters, Jesus carries His people through the judgment they deserve. also makes the days of Noah a picture of Christ's return.

Discussion questions

  1. Read . What does the contrast between humanity and Noah tell you about grace?
  2. says Noah built the ark 'in reverent fear.' How does fear of God produce action here?
  3. How does describe Noah, and what does it add to the Genesis picture?

Scripture

Scripture quotations are from the Berean Standard Bible (BSB), which is in the public domain.