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?