Life After the Flood
Genesis 9:1-29
I.Everything Changes (vs. 1-7)
a. Even though God knew every imagination of men’s hearts was evil (ch. 8:21) what does God do in verse 1?
b. Pairs of every animal, bird, and creeping thing had come to Noah to be saved in the ark but what will be different going forward?
c. What in verse 3 gives the wildlife cause to fear people?
d. What command is attached to the freedom to eat meat and why?
e. What will be the penalty for shedding a person’s blood (killing them) for man or beast and why?
f. In a system of justice what kind of punishment is this called?
II. A Covenant with Noah and All His Descendants (vs. 8-17)
a. What else is covered by God’s covenant in verse 10?
b. What specific event is promised to never happen again?
c. What was given as a sign and reminder of this covenant?
III. Noah’s Shame (vs. 18-29)
a. What was Noah’s occupation after the flood?
b. Through whom does this passage reveal the whole earth was populated?
c. At what point did Noah’s drinking become sin? (Prov. 21:17, Isa. 5:22)
d. How does Ham dishonor his father?
e. What actions do Shem and Japheth take after Ham tells them about his father?
f. Noah knew about Ham’s disrespect / dishonor. What curse is placed on him for his sin?
g. What blessing is imparted to Shem and Japheth?
Application:
Did the flood eradicate sin from mankind?
What is needed to conquer sin in us?
