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At Grace Bible Church, we strive to glorify God by making disciples of Jesus Christ through the study and application of His Word. Join us as we dive into the story of The Flood from Genesis 6-9, exploring its relevance today and its lessons for our lives.
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The FloodGenesis 6-9 2 Peter 3:3-7 Romans 1:18-22 Suppress the truth in unrighteousness Are without excuse Professing to be wise they are fools 2 Peter 3:8-9 – yet God is still patient
The Pseudo-Science of Global Warming A political issue It is disputed by climatologists It has been both warmer & colder past before industrialization & since A religious issue Man trying to save himself True global warming – 2 Peter 3:7, 10-12
The Ante-Diluvian WorldGenesis 6:1-12 The People (vs. 1-4) Mighty, renowned men, avg. age – 912 The “sons of God” ? Kings? Angels? Line of Seth? Genesis 1 – reproduce after their kind Nephilim before & after the flood Context – Genesis 4 & 5, line of Cain / line of Seth
The Ante-Diluvian WorldGenesis 6:1-12 Utter Evil (vs. 5-8) “every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually” Isaiah 5:20-23 2 Peter 3:7-12 God is going to destroy man & animals
The Ante-Diluvian WorldGenesis 6:1-12 Noah (vs. 8-10) Finds favor (grace) in the eyes of the Lord Is righteous, blameless in his time Walked with God A Corrupt World (vs. 11-12)
Noah’s PreparationsGenesis 6:13-7:5 Instructions for the Ark – vs. 13-17 300 X 50 X 30 cubits 438’ X 73’ X 44’ (short cubit) 510’ X 85’ X 51’ (long cubit) Volume = 1.4 – 2.2 million cu. ft. Deck area = 95,700 – 130,000 sq. ft. Capacity = 522 – 709 rr stock cars
Instructions for Animals & Food (18-22) • A pair of each kind of animal • Only those that could not survive • A pair of each “kind” not “species” • Average size – small rabbit. Noah could have brought in young which are smaller • Animals in diapause / hibernation
Noah’s Ark: A Feasibility Study by John Woodmorappe • www. Worldwideflood.com
Entering the ArkGenesis 7:1-9 God instructs Noah to enter the ark (1-5) Noah is 600 when they enter - 7 days before the flood begins
The Flood BeginsGenesis 7:10-16 Noah’s 600th year on 2nd month, 17th day Water source: The Fountains of the deep & Floodgates of the sky Rain falls for forty days.
The Flood BeginsGenesis 7:10-16 The LORD shut the door – vs. 16 Opportunity given to all until then Noah was a preacher of righteousness (2 Peter 2:5) Either sealed safe inside, or shut out to perish Are you prepared for eternity?
The Extent of the FloodGenesis 7:17-24 Every Mtn. covered 15 cubits (22+ ft) All air breathing land animals died – only those in ark survived Waters prevailed for 150 days
A World-Wide Flood The ark was vital • 1 Peter 3:20
A World-Wide Flood 2 Peter 3:3-6 Jesus’ belief – Mt. 24:37f Gen. 9:13
Departing the ArkGenesis 8:1-27 The Flood Stops (vs 1,2) 150 days The Water’s Recede (vs. 3-5) Mtn tops become visible 224 days
Departing the ArkGenesis 8:1-27 The Raven is sent out (vs 7) 265 days The dove is sent out three different times in 7 day intervals (vs. 12) 278days
Departing the ArkGenesis 8:1-27 The ark is opened (vs 13-14) 314 days Noah is instructed to leave the ark One year, 17 days after entering it (vs. 15-19)
After DepartureGenesis 8:21-22 Noah offered burnt offerings (vs 20) God promised no future flood & rainbow is the sign of the promise
Conclusons The flood is attacked & the evidence ignored & suppressed because people do not want a God who will judge them You do not avoid the future by trying to ignore it.
Conclusons Are you . . .