1. BEFORE THE FLOOD, HUMANKIND HAD 120 YEARS TO REPENT. This is outlined in Genesis 6:3, where the Lord said, ‘Behold, I give you a period of one hundred and twenty years; if you turn to me and forsake your evil ways, I will turn away from the evil I declared.’
2. HOWEVER, THEY DID NOT REPENT. The sons of men did not heed these warnings; they remained stubborn.
3. THE ARK’S DESIGN: Elohim instructed Noah in Genesis 6:14-16 to build the ark with specific dimensions: 300 cubits long, 50 cubits wide, and 30 cubits high (a cubit being approximately 45 centimeters). The ark featured multiple rooms.
4. CONTINUING WITH THE ARK’S DESIGN: The ark was constructed with a relatively simple design, comprising three decks and a single door. It was made of gopher wood and sealed with pitch for waterproofing.
5. THE ARK TOOK 5 YEARS TO BUILD: In his 595th year, Noah began building the ark and completed it in five years, in accordance with the Lord’s command.
6. GATHERING THE ANIMALS: After the ark’s completion, animals came to Noah, including two of every kind of unclean animal and seven pairs of every clean animal. Noah’s family also boarded the ark.
7. METHUSELAH’S DEATH: Methuselah’s death, living for 969 years and passing just before the flood, symbolizes Elohim’s intent to cleanse the Earth through the impending catastrophe (Genesis 5:27).
8. THE FLOOD: After all were on board, Elohim caused a 40-day, 40-night flood that covered the earth, with the ark floating safely.
9. AFTER THE FLOOD: The ark rested on the mountains of Ararat (modern-day Turkey). Noah, his family, and the animals disembarked, and Elohim made a covenant with Noah, promising no more floods.
10. A LESSON LEARNED: Matthew 24:37-41 draws a parallel between the days of Noah and the coming of the Son of man, emphasizing the importance of being prepared.
12. CONTEXT OF ‘TAKEN’: ‘Being taken away’ is likened to the destruction caused by the floods, challenging the concept of a rapture.
13. REASONS FOR THE FLOOD: Genesis 6:3 highlights the marriage of the sons of Elohim and daughters of men, while Genesis 6:5 portrays pervasive wickedness and evil thoughts. Genesis 6:12-13 depicts corruption and violence.
14. NOAH, THE PREACHER OF RIGHTEOUSNESS: Noah’s role in warning his generation is referenced in 2 Peter 2:5.
15. ONLY 8 PEOPLE SURVIVED THE DELUGE: Genesis 7:13 confirms that only Noah, his family, and their wives entered the ark.
16. NOAH, THE JUST MAN: Genesis 7:5 shows Noah’s obedience to the Lord’s commands, and Hebrews 11:7 highlights his faith and righteousness.
17. FINAL SCRIPTURE: 1 Peter 3:18-21 establishes connections with the Noah story, highlighting the significance of Messiah’s sacrifice, the mention of spirits in prison, and the profound symbolism of baptism. Can you provide a specific question or request for further explanation on these verses?
Shalom. “That was yet another wonderful lesson with meaningful parallels for our lives as believers. May you all be blessed.”
Prepared by Bro Mutonga
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