Genesis reiterates answers to our big questions about life and reality as the book turns from the generations descended from Adam to the events of Noah’s life. In chapters 5 and 6 of Genesis, we are called to remember fundamental realities that shape all life experiences. Through one of the most unusual Bible stories, we can remember the ultimate reality of life and the importance of our decisions. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: 1. Read through Genesis chapter 5. What impresses you about the repetition as well as the break in repetition in this record? Read Genesis 6:1-8. What observations can you make about humanity, our world, and God from these verses? 2. What did you hear this weekend that inspired you, challenged you, or sparked disagreement or further consideration? 3. How do you observe anxiety around death shaping life? How has fearing death influenced your life, mental state, actions, or values? 4. How does Enoch as well as Jesus remind us that God is greater than death? What difference does this make for life eternal and for life right now? 5. What do you think and how do you feel about God emotionally responding to human sin and rebellion with grief? 6. What makes our individual choices so important? How is God calling you to take a next step in following Jesus or to influence someone else to trust in Jesus or to follow