This first session of this series titled Primer on the Covenants begins in Genesis 6 with a discussion of God's covenant with Noah. Humanity begins to multiply on the earth, leading to intermarriage between the "sons of God" and the "daughters of man." This intermingling produces the Nephilim, or giants, who are depicted negatively as dominating and violent figures. Two primary interpretations of this passage are discussed: the Sethite view, which sees the "sons of God" as the line of Seth and the "daughters of man" as the line of Cain, and the Angelic view, which interprets the "sons of God" as angelic beings who procreate with human women. The wickedness of humanity is described. God responds by , expressing regret for creating humanity due to their continuous evil. Despite this, Noah finds favor in God's eyes, emphasizing his faithfulness amidst widespread corruption. The session discussion delves into theological concepts such as God's transcendence and imminence, exploring the tension between God's unchanging nature and his expressions of sorrow and repentance in the text. Additionally, it touches on the significance of Noah's faith and the broader themes of God�s hierarchy and dominion over creation.
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