Noah’s story isn’t just for kids! I remember my mother reading me the story of Noah so many times that the pictures from our children’s Bible became etched in my mind. While the story of Noah is excellent for kids to learn, there is much more. At the heart of Noah’s story is a spiritual …
God’s sovereign plan means we can always trust Him regardless of the circumstances we may be experiencing. It is easy to trust God when things are going well, but what happens when life becomes difficult? What if God leads you to do something challenging? As we look at the person of Noah, who walked with …
Have you ever experienced a new beginning? A new beginning could be starting a new job, getting married, the birth of a child, or another of life’s milestones. When a person comes to faith in Jesus, it is a new beginning. 2 Cor. 5:17Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The …
The flood story shows the waters of judgment and hope. The rising waters sealed the fate of the unrepentant while, at the same time, lifting the ark, which was the hope of a new world. God is both judge and Savior. He judged the wicked and provided grace for Noah and his family. God didn’t …
The consequences of sin affect us and those around us like ripples in a pond. After Adam and Eve fell into sin, people began to drift away from the Lord, refusing to follow God’s instructions, which led to increasing sin in the world. Yes, there was always a remnant like Noah, but most of the …
What is the significance of forty days and nights of rain? Genesis 7: 4 Seven days from now I (God) will make the rains pour down on the earth. And it will rain for forty days and forty nights, until I have wiped from the earth all the living things I have created.[1] We see God …
When God’s patience runs out, it is not where a person or group wants to be. It must sadden God’s heart when we go down the wrong road and don’t listen to His cry to turn around. One of the remarkable characteristics of God is His love for humanity to repent of their sins and …
The flood was divine intervention by God to recreate the world. God had created the world good, but sin had almost totally corrupted His perfect creation. Genesis 6: 5 The Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intention of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.[1] …
The flood story is where a grieving Lord takes action. Genesis 6: 5 The Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intention of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. 6 And the Lord regretted that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him …
The danger of rebellion is often something we don’t want to discuss. Have you ever felt that God’s commands are restraining and unfair? This is a typical attitude, but it is not what believers should have. Our heavenly Father gave us the commandments for our good and protection. They teach us how to be righteous …