Honor Leads to Blessing // Genesis 9:18-28

Strange behavior by Noah leads to dishonorable behavior by his son, Ham, and honorable behavior by his sons, Shem and Japheth. This bizarre incident reveals principles about the relationship between children and parents, the dangers of abusing alcohol, and the nature of generational curses.

SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:

- As an adult, what does it mean to honor your parents? What does it look like practically?

- Why do you think that in the Mosaic Law God places such severe consequences on dishonoring parents?

- Romans 14 addresses Christian freedom, honoring weaker brothers and sisters, and the heart attitude we should have toward one another in these things. Read the chapter together and share what sticks out to you.

- Have you ever had to make a conscious choice to walk in a different direction from how you were raised, in order to break a cycle of sin or brokenness in your family?

- What “seeds” have you sown in life that have borne the best fruit?