Biblical thoughts on the life and passing of Charlie Kirk.

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?

In this study, we'll explore the parallels between the earths' first great day of judgment, the Flood, and what will be its second great day judgment - the end times. Most importantly, we'll look at what the Flood reveals about the judgment every person will face when they stand before the throne of Jesus, and the steps we must take right now to prepare ourselves for that moment.

SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:

- How does the concept of God as a 'righteous judge' challenge or align with your personal view of God's nature?

- In what ways do you see parallels between the wickedness described in Noah's time and the state of our world today?

- How do you decide what media you do/don't consume (e.g., TV shows, movies, music, podcasts)?

- Do you feel like God is always fully present with you?

Have you ever "felt" God's presence?

How do you make it through seasons of life where you don't feel God's presence?

- What does it mean to you to live as though you truly believe in the coming judgment, as Peter exhorts believers to do?

In this study, we'll talk about something big that may have been going on behind the scenes during the angel incursion of Genesis 6:1-4 - something that may also explain the genocides God later instructed Israel to commit in the Promised Land. We'll also look at how angels came to be on the earth after the Flood, why God may have let that happen, and why it's not still happening today. Lastly, we'll examine the popular Sethite View and explain why it simply doesn't make sense - especially in light of the rest of Scripture.

SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:

- What do you think about the idea of God ordering the genocide of certain people groups in the Promised Land because their genetic lineage produced giants?

Does it change the way you view Israel's conquest of Canaan?

- How do we reconcile the idea of God commanding the annihilation of entire people groups with His loving nature?

- What conspiracies and schemes do you think Satan might be orchestrating in today's world in his vain attempts to thwart the plans of God?

- How should Christians approach passages in scripture that seem fantastic or hard to believe?

- While God is never the author of evil, we know He regularly permits it and sometimes even uses it to help accomplish His greater purposes and plans. Are you at peace with the idea of your life being used by God as part of His greater plans - even if it includes pain and suffering for you?

In this study, we'll dive into some of the most controversial verses in the Bible and tackle questions like, Who are the sons of God? Who are the Nephilim? Where did the giants in the Promised Land come from?

SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:

- What do you think of the concept of angels and humans marrying and producing giants? Why do you, or don’t you, find it believable?

- Do you think of God’s limiting our lifespans to a maximum of 120 years as a judgment or a mercy? Why?

- Why do you think there were so many giants in the Promised Land?

- How do you think Noah was able to walk with God in a world literally filled with corruption?

How do you manage to walk with God in environments where you’re surrounded by non-believers?

- How do you view the prospect of your own death? Do you have any fear or anxiety? Why or why not?

In this study, we'll walk through a genealogy that takes us from Adam all the way up to Noah and his sons - from creation to the Flood. We'll make some fascinating discoveries along the way, including the first man to be raptured, pictures of the end times and God's gracious patience, and some secrets coded into the biblical text.

SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:

- If someone asked you to describe what it means to walk with God, how would you answer?

- What differences do you notice in your life when you are walking with God vs. when you’re not walking with God?

- Do you have any questions about the Rapture?

- Do you have a testimony about God’s patience with you during a season of your life?

- What does it mean to you to know that you’ve been adopted into the family of God and made His son or daughter?