Noah's Ark—Older Children (Discussion Questions) - Kids Korner

Read Genesis 6:11-8:17

Discuss the qualities of Noah. We know he walked with God. What a companion! What would it be like to walk with God? Do we walk with God today?
The Bible also tells us that Noah found grace in God's eyes. What does that mean?
Describe Noah's character. What kind of a man was he?

If God asked you to build a boat four and a half football fields long in the desert, what would you say?
How would you handle the heckling of people who thought it was a pretty dumb idea to build such a huge boat in the desert?
Could you stay with a task God gave you if people made fun of you?
Look at the materials and dimensions of the ark.
Calculate how long it would take you to build the ark if you were working alone?
What made the ark waterproof?
What didn't God give Noah? (see Healing Messages)
Why do you think God omitted this item?
Do you let God steer your life? Why or why not?
What else didn't God give Noah?
Was Noah the only one asked to build the ark?
Noah was probably the rocket scientist of his day. Check out Teen Time and Dr. Claudia Alexander's article. Dr. Alexander is a rocket scientist. She has a launch this month to land a rocket on a comet.
How long was Noah on the ark?
Why did Noah stay on the ark after he knew the ground was dry?
What's the first thing Noah does when he gets off the ark?