Today’s Bulletin
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I. Noah’s Family (v.18-19)
II. Noah’s Hits The Bottle (v.20-21)
III. Noah’s Son’s Response (v.22-23)
IV. Noah’s Curse (v.24-29)
Genesis 9:18-29
The sons of Noah who went forth from the ark were Shem, Ham, and Japheth. (Ham was the father of Canaan.) 19 These three were the sons of Noah, and from these the people of the whole earth were dispersed.
20 Noah began to be a man of the soil, and he planted a vineyard. 21 He drank of the wine and became drunk and lay uncovered in his tent. 22 And Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the nakedness of his father and told his two brothers outside. 23 Then Shem and Japheth took a garment, laid it on both their shoulders, and walked backward and covered the nakedness of their father. Their faces were turned backward, and they did not see their father's nakedness. 24 When Noah awoke from his wine and knew what his youngest son had done to him, 25 he said,
“Cursed be Canaan; a servant of servants shall he be to his brothers.”
26 He also said, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Shem; and let Canaan be his servant.
27 May God enlarge Japheth, and let him dwell in the tents of Shem, and let Canaan be his servant.”
28 After the flood Noah lived 350 years. 29 All the days of Noah were 950 years, and he died.
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Sermon Discussion questions
Noah Gets Hammered: Genesis 9:18-29
Ice Breaker: What is one of your most embarrassing moments?
Weekly Questions
What stood out to you/challenged you most in this sermon?
What’s one area you feel the Lord wants to grow you into more Christ likeness?
How can this group pray for you this week?
This Week Specific
From this story, what is your impression of Noah? His Sons?
How’s this compare with what you thought when you read Genesis 6:8-9?
What lessons can we learn from Noah’s story about the dangers of complacency and the importance of remaining vigilant in our spiritual lives?
Why do you think the Bible includes stories of its heroes’ failures and shortcomings, like Noah’s drunkenness, despite their overall reputation for righteousness?
Reflecting on your own life, have you ever experienced a time when personal struggles or neglect led you to compromise your beliefs or values?
How did Noah get here?
What are some biblical perspectives on the consumption of alcohol, and how does Noah’s story add depth to this discussion?
How does this passage challenge you to honor your specific parents, even in difficult or embarrassing circumstances, as exemplified by Shem and Japheth's respectful response to Noah's drunkenness?
Why did Noah curse Canaan for his father’s actions? How has your life been affected by your parents sin or mistakes or such? What about their successes?
Consider your own reactions when you become aware of someone else's sin or mistake. How can you apply the principles demonstrated by Shem and Japheth to your own relationships and interactions? What does covering others sins look like?
In what ways does our response to others' shortcomings reflect our understanding of God's grace and mercy? How can we demonstrate grace and compassion towards others, even when they fail?