Classroom•Noah to Abraham
Module 4

The Flood

The flood waters have arrived. Explore what the flood itself meant in the ancient context of this story and what came after the flood.

2 Hours 30 Minutes
Begin Session 15
  1. The Flood as Cosmic Collapse
    Session 15
    The Flood as Cosmic Collapse
    Where did the flood waters come from? Glimpse the viewpoint of the biblical authors and see why their ancient cosmology is key to understanding the flood.
    30 Minutes
  2. The Flood Overwhelms the Land
    Session 16
    The Flood Overwhelms the Land
    Trace the pattern of the righteous remnant, and see how Noah, his family, and the animals in the ark are prototypes of an important biblical theme.
    29 Minutes
  3. The Flood Waters Recede
    Session 17
    The Flood Waters Recede
    Compare the post-flood renewal to the seven days of Genesis 1 and see all the ways the biblical authors have carried forward the theme of creation.
    32 Minutes
  4. Noah’s Sacrifice and God’s Blessing
    Session 18
    Noah’s Sacrifice and God’s Blessing
    As the flood waters recede, what is different about the story? Learn two Hebrew words for “curse” that add nuance to how God responds after the flood.
    30 Minutes
  5. The Pattern of the High Place Sacrifice
    Session 19
    The Pattern of the High Place Sacrifice
    Trace the pattern of the high place sacrifice through Genesis and beyond to see how Noah’s sacrifice adds new detail to this developing pattern.
    28 Minutes
  6. Quiz
    The Flood
    6 Questions