Genesis chapter 11
What was the main goal of the people when they began building the tower in Shinar? (v.4)
They wanted to make a name for themselves and prevent being scattered across the earth.
Who created the heavens and the earth?
God created the heavens and the earth in the beginning.
How did the serpent tempt Eve to eat the forbidden fruit? (Genesis 3:1–5)
The serpent questioned God’s word, denied the consequence of death, and promised that eating would make her “like God,” knowing good and evil.
Why did God decide to send a flood on the earth? (Genesis 6:5–7, 11–12)
Because the earth was full of wickedness and violence, and every thought of man’s heart was only evil continually.
Why did the people decide to build a city and a tower? (v.3–4)
They wanted to make a name for themselves and prevent being scattered across the earth, disobeying God’s command to fill the earth.
How did God view their unity in building the tower? (v.6)
God saw that their unity, used in pride and disobedience, would lead them further into rebellion.
How did God create the world?
God created by speaking—“And God said…”—showing His power and authority.
Why did Adam and Eve eat the fruit from the tree? (Genesis 3:6)
Eve saw that it was good for food, pleasing to the eye, and desirable for gaining wisdom; Adam also ate, choosing disobedience.
Why was Noah chosen to build the ark? (Genesis 6:8–9)
Noah found favor in God’s eyes because he was a righteous man who walked faithfully with God.
What did the people hope the tower would reach? (v.4)
They planned for the tower to reach the heavens, showing pride and self-reliance instead of dependence on God.
What action did God take to stop the building of the tower? (v.7–8)
He confused their language so they could not understand one another, and He scattered them over the earth.
What did God make on the sixth day of creation? (Genesis 1:24–27)
God made the animals of the land and created mankind in His own image, male and female.
What happened immediately after Adam and Eve ate the fruit? (Genesis 3:7)
Their eyes were opened, they realized they were naked, and they tried to cover themselves with fig leaves.
What instructions did God give Noah about the ark? (Genesis 6:14–16)
God told Noah to build an ark of gopher wood with specific dimensions, three decks, and rooms for animals and people.
How did God respond to their building project? (v.5–6)
God saw their unity in rebellion and said that nothing they planned would be impossible for them.
What was the city called, and what does the name mean? (v.9)
The city was called Babel, meaning “confusion,” because God confused the people’s language there.
What did God do on the seventh day? (Genesis 2:2–3)
God rested from His work, blessing and sanctifying the seventh day.
What judgments did God give to the serpent, the woman, and the man? (Genesis 3:14–19)
The serpent was cursed to crawl and face ultimate defeat; the woman was cursed with pain in childbirth and struggle in her relationship; the man was cursed with hard labor and eventual death.
Who and what entered the ark with Noah? (Genesis 7:1–9, 13–16)
Noah, his wife, his three sons and their wives, along with pairs of every kind of animal (and seven pairs of clean animals and birds), entered the ark.
What did God do to stop them from building the tower? (v.7–8)
He confused their language so they could not understand one another, and He scattered them across the earth.
Which key figure is introduced at the end of Genesis 11, and why is this important? (v.27–32)
Abram (later Abraham) is introduced, marking the beginning of God’s covenant promises that shape the rest of Genesis.
What does it mean that humans are made in the image of God? (Genesis 1:26–27)
It means humans reflect God’s character, have dignity and worth, and are given responsibility to rule and care for creation.
How did God show mercy even in judgment? (Genesis 3:15, 21)
He promised that the woman’s offspring would crush the serpent (a prophecy of Christ) and clothed Adam and Eve with garments of skin, covering their shame.
What covenant did God make with Noah after the flood? (Genesis 9:8–17)
God promised never again to destroy all life by a flood and gave the rainbow as the sign of His covenant with all creation.
What was the city called, and why? (v.9)
It was called Babel (meaning “confusion”) because there the Lord confused the language of all the people.