Tower of Babel

Genesis 11:1-9

Chiastic Structure of Genesis 11:1-9

A - The People Gather (vs. 1-2)

B – The People Plan (vs. 3-4)

C – The Lord Intervenes (v. 5)

B – The Lord Plans (v. 6-7)

A – The People Scatter (vs. 8-9)

- The events of Genesis 11 occurred prior to those in Genesis 10

- In Genesis “east” or “from the east” suggests movement away from God

Manifestations of Pride

- Preoccupation with finding fault in others

- Being unreachable

- Refusal to ask forgiveness

- Independence from other Christians

- Prayerlessness