We will be skipping April 12 and meeting again on April 19. On the 19th, we will be in the first part of Genesis 11, but I will also bring in two pieces of chapter 10. It would be a good idea to at least skim chapter 10 to get the list of who's who because what happens in the first part of 11 overlaps some events in 10 (or maybe it doesn't). Be sure to read all of 11 (at least once) even though we won't be going over all of it in detail.
As you read, consider the questions below. It might be good to have a Bible Atlas handy.
- In Genesis 10:8-12 where is the "Land of Cush" and where is his son, Nimrod, establishing cities?
- List the cities Nimrod established, and find as many of them as you can on a "Assyria" or "Babylonia" map in the back of your Bible (several of the more famous ones will be there).
- If the "people" moved east to Mesopotamia (the plain of Shinar), where did they come from?
- What is God's real problem with them building the city/tower? How would you define it?
- Sandwiched between two genealogical lists, what do you think the purpose of this account might be? Why is it here?
- Where is Ur?
That won't take anywhere near two weeks. So whatever else you come up with will only enhance your study and understanding. I look forward to studying this chapter with you in a few weeks. From here we get into more familiar territory with Abram (Abraham) and the other Patriarchs. It will be quite a journey to the Exodus.
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