BIBLICAL PASSAGE Genesis 6:1–22; Hebrews 11:7 By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen,

warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built

an ark to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world and
MEMORY VERSE Hebrews 11:7 became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith. Hebrews 11:7

TABLE TALK QUESTION

What is God’s judgment?

OBEYING GOD
1. _______________________________ is essential to obeying God in tough times (Gen. 6:1–9).

2. Walking closely with God develops _______________________________ for an unsure future

(Gen. 6:11–13, Heb. 11:7).

3. Obeying God will often require _______________________________ and hard work (Gen. 6:14–22).

SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

• What other biblical stories does Noah’s story remind you of? What was the result?

• Can someone obey God without faith? Can a person go places for someone or something
he or she does not believe in?

• Would you want God to call on you to do something that in the short term brings ridicule,
but in the long run benefits everyone?

• How difficult would it be for you to follow God if you thought your friends and neighbors
might think less of you?

FREE THOUGHT
“Have courage for the great sorrows of life, and patience for the small ones; and when
you have laboriously accomplished your daily task, go to sleep in Peace. God is awake.”
—Victor Hugo
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