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GOD'S INCREDIBLES: 
What Bible Characters Teach Us About Life, Leadership, and the Power of God
"NOAH: Making Incredible Choices" 
Pastor Rob Carlson
Sunday, June 26, 2005

Joshua 24:15—But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your forefathers served beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.

CHOICES: THEY MAKE US OR BREAK US

1. We are what we are by the choices that we make. 
Genesis 6:9--Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked with God
Noah was:
•  was righteous
•  was blameless
•  walked with God


2. Our choices affect us and others around us. 
Genesis 6:10,18--Noah had three sons: Shem, Ham and Japheth. But I will establish my covenant with you, and you will enter the ark—you and your sons and your wife and your sons' wives with you.


3. Our choices have short-term and long-term consequences. 
See Genesis 6:11-17

Choices are:
• Determined by a decision of the mind and will.
• Fueled by passion of heart and emotion.
• Carried out by conviction, commitment, discipline.



4. Our choices are filtered by something. 
See Genesis 6:22-7:4



5. Choosing wisely requires ongoing self-evaluation. 
See Genesis 7:5-24



6. We will be held accountable for our choices. 
See Genesis 7:21-24



7. God blesses those who choose Him and His ways. 
See Genesis 8:1-9:17

Jonah 2:9—Salvation comes from the Lord.


WHERE ARE YOU HEADED?

Small Group Discussion Questions

1. Describe a good choice and bad choice you have made.

2. Review the points and Bible verses from this lesson. 
What personal application can you make from this week's teaching? 

3. What is characteristic of the choices God’s Incredibles made?

4. Take some time right now to pray for the needs of those in your small group.

*Scripture is quoted from the New International Version unless otherwise noted.
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