God created humanity to fill the earth with His image for His glory, but our desire for self-promotion and self-preservation gets in the way. But by coming down, God ensures His purpose will prevail.

Resources:

Genesis 10:1-11:26

Word Biblical Commentary, Vol. 1: Genesis 1-15, Gordon Wenham

Genesis: Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries, Derek Kidner

Every Good Endeavor: Connecting your Work to God’s Work, Timothy Keller

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