Mar 12
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This week the sermon discussed God’s unfolding story of redemption. The sermon text is primarily based on Genesis 4-11. The following is a list of OIA questions based on Genesis 4-11.(See sermon page emmauscf.org/sermons/ for a complete list of scriptures used)
Observation
1. Are there any cultural or background issues that are important in understanding the listed passages?
2. What key word(s)/phrase(s) really stand(s) out to you in these passage of scripture? Why are/is they/it important?
3. Which scripture passage did you find most intriguing or interesting? Why?
4. What key word(s)/phrase(s) really stand(s) out to you in this passage of scripture? Why are/is they/it important?
5. If you had to sum up all 8 chapters of scripture in one sentence, what would it be?
Interpretation
1. Compare at least 3 of the used passages with at least 3 other Bible versions (NIV, ESV, NASB, NKJV, Ect.) What similarities/differences do you observe? Share with your group.
2. Are there any verbs, commands, prepositions, or conjunctions, that seemed to stand out? What? Why? Share.
3. Read through at least 2-3 commentaries on the listed passage and share what your learned with your group. Here are some free online resources. (http://net.bible.org) (http://www.blueletterbible.org/) (http://biblia.com)
Application
1. If a non believer were to ask the question “Why did God create mankind and what is my purpose in life?’ how would you respond based on the information found in scripture?
2. If a believer were to ask the question “Why would God create man if he knew he was going to sin”? how would you respond based on the information found in scripture?
3. What does Genesis 1-11 tell us about God’s character and person? Spend time sharing and discussing God’s tangible attributes found in this portion of scripture.
