Genesis 11:14
When Shelah was 30 years old, he became the father of Eber.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Genesis 11:14?

2. How does Genesis 11:14 illustrate the importance of genealogy in biblical history?

3. What can we learn about God's timing from Genesis 11:14?

4. How does Genesis 11:14 connect to the lineage of Jesus in Matthew 1?

5. What role does family heritage play in fulfilling God's promises, as seen here?

6. How can we apply the patience seen in Genesis 11:14 to our lives?

7. How does Genesis 11:14 fit into the genealogy of Shem's descendants?

8. What historical evidence supports the timeline of Genesis 11:14?

9. Why is the genealogy in Genesis 11:14 significant for understanding biblical history?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 11?

11. In 1 Chronicles 1:19, does the mention of 'division' in Peleg's time imply a global geological event that contradicts modern science?

12. Who was the father of Shelah? Cainan (Luke 3:35-36) Arphaxad (Genesis II: 12)

13. Luke 3:36 - How do we address the mention of 'Cainan' in Luke's genealogy when some Old Testament texts appear to omit this name?

14. Is God the author of confusion? (1 Corinthians 14:33 vs. Genesis 11:7-9)
Discussion Questions
1. What role do genealogies play in the Bible, and how do they help us understand God's plan for humanity?

2. How does the inclusion of Shelah and Eber in the genealogy of Jesus (Luke 3:35-36) enhance our understanding of God's redemptive plan?

3. In what ways can understanding our spiritual heritage strengthen our faith and identity as Christians?

4. How does the concept of God's sovereignty, as seen in the genealogies, provide comfort and assurance in our personal lives?

5. What practical steps can we take to ensure that we are passing on a legacy of faith to the next generation, as seen in the genealogical records of the Bible?1. What does the story of the Tower of Babel teach us about human ambition and divine sovereignty?

2. How does the confusion of languages at Babel relate to our present-day cultural and linguistic diversity?

3. How does the scattering of people across the earth align with the biblical command to "fill the earth"?

4. What insights can we gain from the detailed genealogy provided in this chapter?

5. How do these generations link the story of the Flood with the story of Abram?

6. What does Terah's journey from Ur to Haran tell us about obedience and faith?

7. What lessons can we learn from Sarai's barrenness and how it's introduced in the narrative?

8. How might this chapter change our perspective on disruptions or detours in our life journey?

9. In what ways does the story of Babel provide a cautionary tale for our modern world?

10. How does this chapter emphasize the importance of humility in our relationship with God?

11. How do we see God's grace at work even in moments of judgment, such as the confusion at Babel?

12. How does God's intervention at Babel resonate with the concept of divine providence?

13. How can we apply the lessons from Terah's halted journey to our own spiritual journeys?

14. In what ways does this chapter showcase the importance of both individual and community in God's plan?

15. How does the genealogy from Shem to Abram illustrate God's faithfulness through generations?

16. How can we navigate life when our plans and ambitions seem to be thwarted, as seen in the tower of Babel story?

17. How does this chapter challenge or reinforce our understanding of human nature and divine nature?

18. How does the story of Babel inform our understanding of unity, diversity, and the role of language?

19. How does the lineage and journey of Terah and his family prefigure the journey of faith that Abram will embark on?

20. How might the narrative of Babel and its consequences speak to our present-day context of globalisation and technological advancement?

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