In this series, we've looked at how influential Jesus has been and how he changed the worlds' view of humility. As we conclude the series, we see how Jesus goes before us in every chapter in our lives and prepares the way for us.

Jesus flipped the switch on the view of being humble. The culture during the time of Jesus' life on earth was completely honor and shame based. He set an unprecedented example of being a humble leader.

Jesus never had a political office, led an army, ran a company, created a product, wrote a book, and he grew up in a small town. Yet, Jesus influenced our cultures and the world we live in more than any other person that walked the earth.

It is important to recognize what pride looks like in our own lives. Humility is the opposite of pride. How hard is it for you to become a humble person and lead a life of humility?

Even after the flood reset humanity, Noah made poor decisions. Why would God want this story of Noah in the Bible? It’s to show how old patterns remain and have consequences. The only way to break old patterns is to have a Savior.

Noah's experience on the ark would have stretched Noah's faith and patience. We see how God was faithful through the whole process. God often asks us to wait on Him and trust Him.

Even though God sent a flood to destroy corrupt creation, we see that God always takes the initiative with people and offers a way of salvation.

Humanity still follows the same pattern today as described in the book of Genesis: We see something, we think it looks good and we take it. This is faithless living. With faithful living, we trust God and His goodness.

Cain and Abel and Lamech are examples of how sin was spreading. Also, why did God reject Cain’s offering? Abel gave his offering in faith and Cain did not. It shows that God is interested in what’s in our hearts.