THE PRIMEVAL HISTORY
STUDY GUIDE 4.1
Lesson 4: The Right Direction (Gen. 6:9–11:9)
Section 1: Literary Structure


OUTLINE FOR NOTES

Introduction

I. Literary Structure

A. Flood of Deliverance

  1. Initial Covenant

  2. Enduring Covenant

  3. Escape from Water

  4. Exit to Dry Land

  5. Divine Remembrance

B. New Order

  1. Sons of Noah

  2. Defeat of Babel


REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. Explain how Dr. Pratt divides Genesis 6:9-11:9 and name the divisions.

2. Why did God choose to destroy the human race with the flood?

3. What two covenants did God make with Noah? What was the sign of the second covenant?

4. Explain why Ham was cursed by Noah.

5. Explain the areas populated by the descendants of each of Noah's sons.

6. Why did God punish the people for building the tower of Babel?

7. How did God punish them?


APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. What practical lessons can we learn from the story of the flood? In what ways is Noah an example for us? In what ways does the story teach us about Christ and salvation?

2. What practical lessons can we learn from the story of the tower of Babel? How do we sometimes commit the same sins?