What Scripture Says About the Nephilim
TRUTH CARRIERS - YOUTH EDITION
Ages 12-17
Did giants really exist? The Bible says YES! In this workbook, you'll discover:
8 lessons - about 30 minutes each
Use the 6Rs Learning Method to really learn this material:
The Hebrew word Nephilim comes from "naphal" meaning "to fall." So Nephilim means:
1. The word "Nephilim" comes from the Hebrew root meaning:
○ A) To fly ○ B) To fall ○ C) To grow ○ D) To fight
2. Genesis 6:4 tells us the Nephilim existed:
○ A) Only before the Flood ○ B) Only after the Flood ○ C) Before AND after the Flood
○ True ○ False - 1. The Nephilim only existed before Noah's Flood.
○ True ○ False - 2. The Nephilim were weak and unimportant people.
"The Nephilim were on the earth in those days—and also afterward... They were the heroes of old, men of renown."
Write what you remember: What does Nephilim mean? When did they exist?
Explain to a family member: Who were the Nephilim according to Genesis 6?
Person I taught: Date:
Moses sent 12 spies into Canaan to check out the land Yahuah promised them. When they came back:
1. How many spies gave a bad (fearful) report?
○ A) 2 ○ B) 10 ○ C) 12 ○ D) All of them
2. What did Caleb and Joshua focus on?
○ A) The size of the giants ○ B) Yahuah's promise and power ○ C) Running away
○ True ○ False - 1. All 12 spies were afraid of the giants.
○ True ○ False - 2. The Anakim are connected to the Nephilim in Scripture.
"Do not be afraid of the people of the land... Yahuah is with us. Do not be afraid of them."
What was the difference between the 10 fearful spies and Joshua/Caleb?
Explain the story of the 12 spies and why only 2 had faith.
Person I taught: Date:
The Bible mentions several groups of giants who lived in and around Canaan:
| Giant Clan | Where They Lived | Key Info |
|---|---|---|
| Anakim | Canaan (Hebron) | Terrified the spies |
| Rephaim | East of Jordan | Og was their last king |
| Emim | Moab | Moabites feared them |
| Zamzummim | Ammon | Yahuah destroyed them |
1. About how long was Og's bed in modern measurements?
○ A) 6 feet ○ B) 9 feet ○ C) 13.5 feet ○ D) 20 feet
2. Og was king of:
○ A) Egypt ○ B) Bashan ○ C) Israel ○ D) Moab
○ True ○ False - 1. The Bible only mentions one group of giants.
○ True ○ False - 2. Og's bed was kept as proof that giants existed.
"Only Og king of Bashan was left of the remnant of the Rephaim."
Name 3 giant clans from the Bible and what you know about Og's bed.
| What | Size/Weight |
|---|---|
| Height | About 9 feet 9 inches (3 meters) |
| Armor | About 125 pounds (57 kg) |
| Spear tip | About 15 pounds (7 kg) |
1. Goliath's armor weighed about:
○ A) 25 pounds ○ B) 75 pounds ○ C) 125 pounds ○ D) 200 pounds
2. What was David's real "weapon" against Goliath?
○ A) His sling skill ○ B) Faith in Yahuah ○ C) Armor ○ D) His army
○ True ○ False - 1. David defeated Goliath because he was a stronger warrior.
○ True ○ False - 2. David said "the battle is Yahuah's."
"It is not by sword or spear that Yahuah saves; for the battle is Yahuah's."
What made David different from everyone else who faced Goliath?
Tell someone the David and Goliath story, focusing on WHY David won.
Person I taught: Date:
1. The Book of Enoch was written around:
○ A) 2000 BC ○ B) 300-100 BC ○ C) 100 AD ○ D) 500 AD
2. Why should we be careful with the Book of Enoch?
○ A) It's boring ○ B) It contradicts Scripture in places ○ C) It's too short
○ True ○ False - 1. The Book of Enoch is part of most Bibles.
○ True ○ False - 2. We should build our beliefs only on Scripture.
"All Scripture is breathed out by Elohim and profitable for teaching..."
Why should we be careful about the Book of Enoch?
Here's something amazing: almost EVERY culture in the world has legends about giants!
| Culture | Giant Legend |
|---|---|
| Greek | Titans and Cyclopes |
| Norse | Frost Giants (Jotnar) |
| Native American | Red-haired cannibal giants |
| South American | Giants who built huge structures |
| Hindu | Giant demons (Asuras) |
According to Scripture, all humans descended from Noah's family after the Flood. They would have carried the memory of the pre-Flood world - including the Nephilim!
1. Giant legends exist in:
○ A) Only Middle Eastern cultures ○ B) Only European cultures ○ C) Almost every culture worldwide
2. Why might all cultures have giant stories?
○ A) They copied from Israel ○ B) They all descended from Noah's family ○ C) It's just coincidence
○ True ○ False - 1. Only the Bible mentions giants.
○ True ○ False - 2. All humans descended from Noah's family after the Flood.
Name 3 cultures with giant legends. Why do so many cultures have these stories?
You might see viral posts claiming "giant skeletons were found and covered up." Here's what you should know:
We believe Scripture because it's Yahuah's Word - not because archaeology proves it. Sharing fake "evidence" hurts our witness!
1. How many verified giant skeletons are in museums?
○ A) Hundreds ○ B) A few ○ C) None ○ D) Thousands
2. Why should we NOT share fake evidence?
○ A) It doesn't matter ○ B) It hurts our witness for truth ○ C) It's fine if it supports our beliefs
○ True ○ False - 1. The "Smithsonian court case" about giants really happened.
○ True ○ False - 2. Our faith depends on archaeological proof.
"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."
Why is it important to fact-check claims before sharing them?
Throughout the Bible, what happens to giants? They ALWAYS lose to faith!
| Giant Enemy | Defeated By |
|---|---|
| Anakim in Canaan | Joshua and Caleb's faith |
| Og of Bashan | Israel trusting Yahuah |
| Goliath | David's faith (not his sling!) |
| Other Philistine giants | David's mighty men |
You probably don't face 9-foot warriors. But you might face:
The 10 spies saw themselves as grasshoppers. But Caleb and Joshua knew they were children of the Most High Elohim!
How do YOU see yourself when facing challenges?
1. In Scripture, giants are:
○ A) Always victorious ○ B) Always defeated by faith ○ C) Never mentioned
2. What should we focus on when facing problems?
○ A) How big the problem is ○ B) How big Yahuah is ○ C) Running away
○ True ○ False - 1. The 10 fearful spies entered the Promised Land.
○ True ○ False - 2. Faith in Yahuah defeats every "giant" we face.
"If Elohim is for us, who can be against us?"
What is the main spiritual lesson from the giants in Scripture?
Explain to someone: What does David vs. Goliath teach us about facing problems in life?
Person I taught: Date:
What "giant" am I facing right now? How will I trust Yahuah with it?
Check off when you review each lesson
| Lesson | Day 1 | Day 3 | Day 7 | Day 21 | Day 60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Who Were the Nephilim? | |||||
| 2. The Spies and Giants | |||||
| 3. The Giant Clans | |||||
| 4. David vs. Goliath | |||||
| 5. Book of Enoch | |||||
| 6. Giants in Every Culture | |||||
| 7. Being Honest | |||||
| 8. Faith Defeats Giants |
Fill-in: 1. fallen 2. afterward 3. renown
MC: 1-B, 2-C | T/F: 1-False, 2-False
Fill-in: 1. grasshoppers 2. Anak 3. Caleb
MC: 1-B, 2-B | T/F: 1-False (only 10 of 12), 2-True
Fill-in: 1. nine/9 2. Rephaim 3. iron
MC: 1-C, 2-B | T/F: 1-False, 2-True
Fill-in: 1. six/6 2. Yahuah 3. battle
MC: 1-C, 2-B | T/F: 1-False, 2-True
Fill-in: 1. Bible 2. 300 3. Scripture
MC: 1-B, 2-B | T/F: 1-False, 2-True
Fill-in: 1. every 2. Titans 3. Noah
MC: 1-C, 2-B | T/F: 1-False, 2-True
Fill-in: 1. hoax/fake 2. Wadlow 3. Word
MC: 1-C, 2-B | T/F: 1-False, 2-False
Fill-in: 1. Elohim/God 2. who 3. battle
MC: 1-B, 2-B | T/F: 1-False, 2-True
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