As Noah and his family step foot off the Ark to see a world destroyed by the wrath of God, they are overcome by gratitude toward God for His unmerited mercy and grace toward them. This leads Noah to offer a lavish, generous sacrice to the Lord and reminds us that we should live our lives from a place of thankfulness for our equally undeserved salvation.

SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:

- Does anyone in your group have a testimony about God’s perfect timing being displayed in their life?

- How does understanding that apart from Christ, we are “children under wrath” impact the way you live as a Christian?

- Do you have any unanswered questions about the Flood?

- What has caused your trust in God to grow over the course of your Christian life (e.g., a verse, a sermon, an experience)?

- As you prepare to pray, ask your group if anyone is trusting God in a situation where things don’t look good right now. Pray specifically for faith and hope and thank the Lord in advance for His faithfulness.

In this study, the catastrophic global flood of Noah's day overtakes the earth. We'll learn more about what actually happened and gain insights into our salvation, how God grows our trust in Him, and the importance of setting an example of faith for our children.

SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:

- Share about a time when you had to exercise faith while waiting patiently in hope for God to do something.

- Christians are called to live in the world while not becoming part of the world. Share any lessons you’ve learned that have helped you to walk this out in your own life.

- What are some practical ways fathers and mothers can model faith in God for their children (of any age)?

- What do you do when you’re asking God for direction, but it seems like He’s silent?

- If someone shared with you that they were struggling with doubting their salvation, how would you respond?

In this study, the Lord reveals His plans to flood the earth but save Noah and his family by having them find safety in an ark, along with at least two of every land animal and bird. We'll learn how this follows a pattern found throughout Scripture - God protects and preserves His people when He pours out His wrath in judgment.

SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:

- Do you have any theories on what the mark of the beast will be?

- If we’re going to walk with God, we must become comfortable living in a way that may seem strange to non-believers – like Noah building the Ark for over a hundred years. What aspects of Christian living do you think seem strangest to non-believers?

- If there’s anyone in your group who hasn’t shared their unique salvation story with the group, ask them to share it.

- Which of God’s commands have you found most challenging to obey over the course of your life as a Christian?

- Do you believe the Church will be raptured before the Tribulation? Why or why not?