New Horizon Church: "It's Urgent"
WHAT DO WE REALLY KNOW FOR SURE? There’s lots of unknown out there. But there’s no speculation about one thing: Our lives will one day come to an end. It may not be a pleasant thought, but it’s urgent—for today and forever.
TODAY'S MESSAGE: "It's Urgent!"
Today's Scripture passage: Genesis 5-9
What do we really know for sure? There’s lots of unknown out there. But there’s no speculation about one thing: Our lives will one day come to an end. It may not be a pleasant thought, but it’s urgent—for today and forever.
Genesis 6:5-8 NRSV
NOTES FOR TODAY'S MESSAGE:
1. What do we learn about the state of humankind from today’s passage? (v.6:5-8)
2. What was God’s role in the flood? (v.6:17)
3. What was Noah’s role? (v.6:22)
4. What was the result of the flood?
• v.8:11
• v.9:1
• v.9:8 & ff.
5. What are some takeaways from the Story of Noah?
• v.9:20
• v.6:5
• Matthew 24:37 & ff.
REFLECTING & RESPONDING.
How often do you think about your finite life? What emotions does this notion evoke? How do you contend with this fact?
How do you see the grace of God in the Story of Noah? How might you frame the tragedy of this story in a way that reveals God’s love and mercy?
How is God speaking to you through today’s message? What urgency might you sense regarding your life, your eternity, and the wellbeing of those you love? How is God calling you to address these urgencies?