Classroom•Noah to Abraham
Module 1

Introduction to the Flood Narrative

Before diving into the story of Noah and the flood, consider the literary and cultural context that shapes the story’s meaning.

3 Hours 8 Minutes
Begin Session 1
  1. How We Read the Flood Story
    Session 1
    How We Read the Flood Story
    Listen in as the students discuss how acknowledging our modern experience of the cosmos is the first step to reading the first pages of the Bible well.
    40 Minutes
  2. The Flood Story in the Hebrew Bible
    Session 2
    The Flood Story in the Hebrew Bible
    How did Jesus understand the flood story? Consider Jesus’ perspective on the flood, and see how the Bible is like a family quilt.
    27 Minutes
  3. The Design of Genesis 1-11
    Session 3
    The Design of Genesis 1-11
    Where does the flood story fit in the larger narrative? Walk through the key themes of Genesis 1-11.
    43 Minutes
  4. Reflecting on Genesis 1-11
    Session 4
    Reflecting on Genesis 1-11
    Did you know the Bible starts by setting a pattern of thematic events? Reflect on the cycle of themes from Genesis 1-11.
    17 Minutes
  5. Tale of Two Seeds
    Session 5
    Tale of Two Seeds
    Trace the family of Adam and Eve through the generations to see the way the biblical authors used genealogies to illustrate the story they were telling.
    29 Minutes
  6. The Flood Narrative in Ancient Near Eastern Context
    Session 6
    The Flood Narrative in Ancient Near Eastern Context
    Compare ancient flood stories to develop a more detailed picture of the ancient cultural context of the Bible’s flood account.
    29 Minutes
  7. Quiz
    Introduction to the Flood Narrative
    9 Questions