GENESIS 11:1-9

“The United Nations Untied”

Introduction-

Today we see the dangers of a man-centered view of life

1. THE STORY OF BABEL

a) The Setting for Babel- Ch. 10

b) The Unity at Babel- vv. 1-4

Map of Babel

Two pictures of ziggurats

c) The Judgment at Babel- vv. 5-9

d) The Result at Babel

2. THE LESSONS FROM BABEL

a) The Danger of a One-World Government

b) The Danger of a One-World Religion

c) The Danger of a Humanistic Society

Rev. 5:9

d) The Danger of a Low View of God

• By reducing His power

• By reducing His person

• By reducing His purpose

Conclusion- Our lives must be God-centered rather than man-centered