Main Thought
We’ll find ourselves going “into the unknown” - or navigating unfamiliar, unprecedented circumstances - throughout our lives. Noah, from the Book of Genesis, can teach us four things to help us navigate the unknown and come out of it. First, we need consistency with God. We can’t lose our consistency in the chaos. Instead, we should bring God into our storms by reading His Word and praying regularly. Second, a clear word from God can give us direction when circumstances make things unclear. The third thing we need is community. It’s easy to find people to agree with us; we need people who are willing to build with us. Finally, we need to persevere. We must continue to do as God commanded. We can continue in faith because our ultimate confidence is secured by the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Main Passages
“Noah walked with God.”
- Genesis 6:9
13 And God said to Noah, “I have determined to make an end of all flesh, for the earth is filled with violence through them. Behold, I will destroy them with the earth... 18 But I will establish my covenant with you, and you shall come into the ark, you, your sons, your wife, and your sons' wives with you… 22 Noah did this; he did all that God commanded him.
- Genesis 6:13, 18, 22
6 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. 7 By faith Noah, being warned by God concerning events as yet unseen, in reverent fear constructed an ark for the saving of his household. By this he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.
- Hebrews 11:6-7
Discussion Questions
What stands out to you in the Main Thought and Passages above?
Do you feel like you might be going “into the unknown,” or navigating something unprecedented in your life?
We can learn four things from Noah’s life about going into the unknown and coming out on the other side. Which one of those things is most relevant to your life right now?