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The Tower of Babel

Ancient Towers• Ancient brick towers built in the region of

Mesopotamia are called Ziggurats. The remains of several can still be seen today.

Ancient Towers• Chogha Zanbil, in Iran

What’s The Big Deal About A Big Tower?

• They Directly Disobeyed God’s Command. – Genesis 9:1,7

• They Choose To Follow Famous Leaders Instead of God.– Genesis 10:8-10

• They Honored Themselves Instead of God.– Genesis 11:3-4

• They Wasted A ‘Once In A Lifetime’ Opportunity.– Genesis 11:5-9

The Big Lessons from Babel

• Great Leaders Are Men of Faith, Not Fame.

• Great Unity Is Built Around God’s Mission.

• Great Opportunities Are For Honoring The Lord, Not Self.

• Great Projects Require Communication.

• God Greatly Desires For His Family To Multiply. (Genesis 9:1,7)

The Tower of Babel

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