◄ Genesis 6:14 ►
Make for yourself an ark of gopher wood; make rooms in the ark and coat it with pitch inside and out. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 6:14? 2. How can we apply "make yourself an ark" to our spiritual preparedness today? 3. What does "gopher wood" symbolize in terms of obedience to God's specific instructions? 4. How does Genesis 6:14 foreshadow Christ as our ultimate refuge and salvation? 5. In what ways can building an "ark" strengthen our faith in God's promises? 6. How does Noah's obedience in Genesis 6:14 inspire us to trust God's plan? 7. How did Noah build an ark with ancient tools as described in Genesis 6:14? 8. What is gopher wood mentioned in Genesis 6:14, and does it still exist today? 9. How does Genesis 6:14 align with archaeological evidence of a global flood? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 6? 11. How did Noah fit all animals on the Ark? 12. How could Noah’s Ark have housed and sustained all animal species for a year? 13. Why do biblical miracles resemble myths from earlier cultures? 14. What type of wood is gopher wood? Discussion Questions 1. How does Noah's obedience in building the ark challenge us to respond to God's instructions in our own lives? 2. In what ways can the ark be seen as a symbol of Christ's salvation, and how does this understanding impact our faith? 3. How does the use of pitch in the ark's construction relate to the concept of God's protection in our daily lives? 4. What lessons can we learn from Noah's faith and perseverance when facing seemingly insurmountable tasks? 5. How can we prepare ourselves spiritually for God's judgment, drawing parallels from Noah's preparation for the flood? Genesis 6 Bible Study Questions 1. What does the interaction between the 'sons of God' and 'daughters of men' signify? 2. How does God's regret over creating mankind reflect His character? 3. What characteristics made Noah stand out favorably in God's eyes? 4. How do you interpret the presence of the Nephilim in this chapter? 5. In what ways does God's decision to limit man's lifespan impact your understanding of human life? 6. What does the corruption and violence in the world at this time teach us about humanity's capacity for evil? 7. How would you respond if you were in Noah's position, given the task to build an ark? 8. How does God's instruction to Noah demonstrate His commitment to preserving life? 9. How can Noah's obedience to God's commands inspire us in our daily lives? 10. What does God's covenant with Noah tell us about His relationship with humanity? 11. How do you interpret God's mixed feelings of grief and mercy in this chapter? 12. How does the command to preserve all forms of life reflect on the sanctity of life? 13. How can we apply the lessons of this chapter to the environmental issues we face today? 14. What does Noah's role as the custodian of life teach us about our responsibilities toward other creatures? 15. What actions can we take today that mirror Noah's obedience and faith in God? 16. In what ways does the story of Noah challenge our understanding of justice and mercy? 17. How does this chapter challenge us to stand out as righteous in a world filled with wickedness? 18. How does the concept of covenant in this chapter shape your understanding of God's promises? 19. How do you understand God's grieved heart at man's wickedness? 20. How does this chapter inspire you to act in the face of impending crisis or disaster? Links Genesis 6:14 NIV Genesis 6:14 NLT Genesis 6:14 ESV Genesis 6:14 NASB Genesis 6:14 KJV Genesis 6:14 Commentaries Bible Hub