Babel & the Nations: Why the World Looks Like This

Why are there so many nations, languages, and divisions? Genesis answers this in the story of Babel.
🕊️ Theme Summary
This episode explores Babel as the root of global division and God’s plan to redeem the nations.
📖 Segmented Deep Dive
• Human pride and the tower of Babel.
• God’s scattering and languages.
• The origin of nations from Genesis 10–11.
• God’s redemptive plan for the nations through Abraham.
✝️ Christ-Centered Layer
Christ unites the nations at Pentecost and will reign over all peoples in the new creation.
🛐 Liturgical-Style Conclusion
Prayer for unity and hope in God’s global plan.
🧠 6 Discussion Questions
• What does the story of Babel teach about pride?
• Why did God scatter humanity at Babel?
• How did Genesis explain nations and languages?
• What promise did God make to bless the nations?
• How does Pentecost reverse Babel’s division?
• How does Christ unite all nations in the end?