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Before and After Episode 2: Noah – From Faithfulness To Fatigue


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Theme- Faithfulness today, if we aren’t careful, can become an opportunity to stumble tomorrow. 

Summary-In this episode of the Before & After Bible study series, we explore Noah’s story in Genesis 6–9. Last week we looked at life after failure. But this time we examine what it looks like to live faithfully after obedience and success. Through these passages, we see God’s desire for human flourishing revealed through His sorrow at injustice and corruption, which leads to the flood. We also discover that God can be pleased with us, and that God provides what God commands. 

From God’s heart for human flourishing to Noah’s radical trust in building the Ark, we see how obedience opens the door to God’s blessing. Yet Noah’s story also reminds us of the dangers of letting our guard down after great victories.

Together, we’ll wrestle with how to remain steadfast, stay alert, and keep walking faithfully with God in a world that often pulls us toward compromise.

Scripture Reading

  • Genesis 6:1-5 
    • Genesis 6:8-9 
      • Genesis 6:22 
        • Genesis 8:20-22 
          • Genesis 9:20-27 
            • 1 Peter 5:8 
            • Resources:

              • The Rebellion of the Sons of Elohim – a teaching on Genesis 6:1-2 explaining the “sons of God” 
              • Key Questions for Reflection: 

                • What does Genesis 6:1-5 tell us about the heart of God and his desire for human flourishing? 
                  • How have you seen God provide what he commanded in the same way he did for Noah in Genesis 6:20? 
                    • Do you believe God can be pleased with you (Genesis 8:21)?  
                    • Practical Takeaway: God can be pleased with us, and we must remain steadfast in our devotion and obedience. Our greatest victories can also expose our greatest vulnerabilities. 

                      Prayer Practice:

                      • Begin in silence for one minute, acknowledging God’s presence. 
                        • Read 1 Peter 5:8 
                          • Ask God to reveal where you need to be on guard in your life right now. 
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