Week 5
Week 5: Tower of Babel
Tonight, we learned about the Tower of Babel. At one time, there was only one language and everyone spoke it. Everyone lived in one place. If we remember what God told Adam & Eve, then we know that God told them to go all over the earth, not just to stay in one place.
Genesis 11 tells us that there was a group of people who wanted to make themselves as great as God, instead of showing everyone how great God is. The nations came up with what they thought was a great idea. They decided to try to build a tower all the way up to heaven, so that everyone would see how amazing they were!
God doesn’t have a problem with tall buildings, but He does have a problem with people who think they are bigger than Him.
Listen to this podcast for a recap of tonight’s lesson:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-biggest-story/id1690377386?i=1000715406126
Review Questions:
Why did the people want to build a tower? to make their name great
Why was God angry with the people for building a tower? They were prideful. Wanting glory for themselves.
After God scattered the people and confused their language, what good plan did He have for these nations? As a part of God’s good plan, through Jesus, God will save people from every nation and language
PRETEEN DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
What are some ways that you put yourself first before God like the people of Babel?
Is it better to make ourselves look good or to show how great God is?
What are some ways that you can show people how great God is?