Genesis Bible Study For Youth – Lesson 4: Genesis 7-9, 11

Lesson developed byJill Olds, Victoria Crook and Zachary Ludwig

Materials Checklist

Bibles or copies of the focal scripture
Whiteboard or large piece of paper and markers
Load the video clip “What’s the Secret to a Happy Marriage?” on a device where you can share with all

Exercise 1: Write A Group Covenant

Based on the number of participants, have the youth break up into smaller groups where they create a group covenant.
In writing the covenant, they should consider the following what are expectations they have for each other? What are some things they would like to happen?
After a few minutes bring them back and have each group share their covenant as they are comfortable.
Use the individual covenants to create one for the entire group.
Write it down on a white board/paper and hang it up where everyone can see.

Exercise 2:

Watch together “What’s the Secret to a Happy Marriage?”

Together Discuss the Following Questions:

What does it mean for you to be in a “covenant” or “an agreement” with God? What does it look like? Are there terms or expectations?
Do we need to have an agreement with God? Does God need an agreement with us? Which way does it go?
Do the agreements between God and humans change over time? Use an example from a Biblical story, or your own experience.

Close in prayer (either the leader or a group member)