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?

In this study, we'll see how sin's consequences can echo through generations. But we'll also see that no matter your family background or personal struggles, God can change the course of your life and future family line.

SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:

- What’s one of the best things your father or mother passed down to you (e.g., a natural giftedness, a habit, a perspective, a belief)?

- Is there anything you’ve had to work to change that you inherited from your family (e.g., a habit, a perspective, a belief)?

- How can an appreciation of the impact our upbringing has on us grow our compassion for people who had a difficult upbringing?

- How can our church be intentional about reaching future generations and “passing the baton” of the faith?

- FOR PARENTS: What’s the best advice you have for new parents?

- FOR PARENTS: What did parenting teach you about your relationship with God?

Continuing our study of Cain's murder of his brother, Abel, we see how our emotional responses to the conviction of our sin can lead us down dangerous paths if not properly managed. We'll also talk about some practical steps we can take to help us manage our fleshly reactions and instead be ruled by the Spirit.

SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:

- Have you ever experienced how holding onto a fleshly emotion can distort your perception of reality? And have you ever experienced a radical change in perception after you repented?

- Is there anything you have found helpful in learning to respond in the Spirit rather than react in the flesh (e.g., practical pointers, Bible verses)?

- If a brother or sister in Christ were wrestling with depression, how would you approach them? What counsel would you give, if asked?

- If a brother or sister in Christ approached you about a sin issue in your life, how do you honestly think you would react/respond? And why?

- What are some “common graces” we should regularly thank God for?