Pt. 1: As In the Days of Noah...

What do you believe about Noah? Was he a real historical character, or simply a cultural legendary figure? Was there really a worldwide flood? How could all the animals fit on the ark? This study explores these topics and more!

In lesson one, (13:49) we discuss Matthew 24:37-39, part of the Olivet discourse. In this scripture, Jesus himself tells his disciples that he will be returning , and one of the clues to the timing of His return is that the world would resemble how it was in the "days of Noah " when He comes back. We will look at other scriptures as well as we learn that the Bible validates Noah as a real historical character. Click here for the lesson handouts 1-4.

Scriptures:

Matthew 24:37-39, 2 Peter 2:5, Ezekiel 14:14, Hebrews 11:7, Romans 3:21-22,

2 Timothy 3:1-5, Isaiah 5:20, Revelation 8:13. Genesis 5:18-24 (Scroll down to see the scriptures written out.)

Questions:

1. What part of this lesson impacted you the most? Why?

2. What do you personally believe about Noah and the worldwide flood?

3. Was Noah a real historical character? Why or Why not? If so, which evidences can you use to convince someone who might believe differently?

4. What new things did you learn about Noah in this lesson?

5. Do you believe we are in the last days? Why or why not?

6. What do you think the scriptures mean by "Godly fear"?

Watch this follow up video about the book of Enoch, to prepare for lesson 2. (9:22) Don't miss this!!

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Scriptures Used in Lesson 1

Matthew 24:37-39

37 But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. 38 For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, 39 and did not know until the flood came and took them all away, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be.

2 Peter 2:5

5 ...and did not spare the ancient world, but saved Noah, one of eight people, a preacher of righteousness, bringing in the flood on the world of the ungodly;

Ezekiel 14:14

Even if these three men, Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in it, they would deliver only themselves by their righteousness,” says the Lord God.

Hebrews 11:7 7 By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith.

Romans 3:21-22

21 But now apart from the law the righteousness of God has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. 22 This righteousness is given through faith in[a] Jesus Christ to all who believe.

2 Timothy 3:1-5

3 But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: 2 For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, 4 traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, 5 having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away!

Genesis 5: 18 Jared lived one hundred and sixty-two years, and begot Enoch. 19 After he begot Enoch, Jared lived eight hundred years, and had sons and daughters. 20 So all the days of Jared were nine hundred and sixty-two years; and he died.

21 Enoch lived sixty-five years, and begot Methuselah. 22 After he begot Methuselah, Enoch walked with God three hundred years, and had sons and daughters. 23 So all the days of Enoch were three hundred and sixty-five years. 24 And Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him.