At Home Guide #5 - Sep 8th, 2024

(2 MINUTES)
Reinforce this truth throughout the week and during your study. 

People wanted to be great, but only God is great. 

(15 MINUTES)
Read the passage to or with your children.

Genesis 10-11

(15 MINUTES)
Memorize and recite this verse with your children throughout the week.

Its name was called Babel, because there the Lord confused the language of all the earth. And from there the LORD dispersed them over the face of all the earth.
- Genesis 11:9

(15 MINUTES)
Watch the video below with your children.

(10 MINUTES)
Take time with your family to discuss these questions (or variations of these questions) together, and reflect on this week’s truth and Word.

1. QUESTION: Why did the people want to build the tower? What are some ways we can put ourselves first like the people at Babel? Is it better to make ourselves look good or to show how great God is? What are some ways we can show how great God is?
TAKEAWAY: People wanted to be great, but only God is great.

2. QUESTION: Why was God angry with the people for building the tower?
 What was the consequence for their sin?  TAKEAWAY: God hates and judges pride and disobedience.

3. QUESTION: After God scattered the people and confused their language, what good plan did he have for these nations?  TAKEAWAY: As part of God's good plan, through Jesus, God will save people from every nation and language.

As your family reflects on the truths you learned in this week’s lesson, pray together.

Here are some questions to get you started...