The Babylonian Heart

The Babylonian Heart
Christ Proclamation Church
Genesis 10:1-11:9
Sunday, April 2, 2017

Sermon Theme: To bring hope and humility to the people of God, our kind and sovereign Lord tears down pride and the arrogant city of man so that He might exalt us at the proper time and prepare us for the heavenly city, the city of God, where righteousness will reign for all eternity.

I. The Table of Nations – (Genesis 11:1-9)
    A. Structure of the Nations – (Genesis 10:1)
    B. Sons of Noah – (Genesis 10:2-32)
        1. Sons of Japeth – (vv.2-5)
        2. Sons of Ham – (vv.6-20)
        3. Sons of Shem – (vv.21-32)

II. The Tower of Bable – (Genesis 11:1-9)
    A. Human Arrogance – (Genesis 11:1-4)
    B. Heaven's Awareness – (Genesis 11:5)
    C. Heaven's Reversal – (Genese 11:6-9)
        1. Divine Assessment – (v.6)
        2. Divine Judgement – (vv.7-9)

III. The Time for Humility – (Application)
    A. Humility to Need God – (Acts 2:1-47)
    B. Humility to Receive the Word – (James 1:21)
    C. Humility to Trust God's Timing – (1 Peter 5:6-11)