Alright, so even though I am quite behind on the adventure, I am determined to catch up on it as soon as possible! I've already learned so much about the first two stories of the Bible, I can't wait to learn more! And I'd still love this to be the countdown to my birthday. :P
Day Three: Noah--03.12.15
BEFORE THE FLOOD | Genesis 6:1-12
The questions: How would you describe the state of humanity during this time?
Why do you think God is so grieved by humanity's wickedness?
My Response: Humanity at this time seems to have degraded from their values and morals because in verse 5 it says that "the human beings on earth were very wicked and that everything they thought about was evil." If it was bad enough for God to have a need to destroy the earth, perhaps a way to imagine the state of humanity during in this time is to think of all the flaws in our current society and consider how much worse it could be.
God is grieved by humanity's wickedness because He had originally made humans to rule over the creatures on earth and saw human beings as good. In this passage, humans were doing wicked things and things that are displeasing to God.
NOAH AND THE ARK | Genesis 6:13-22
The question: What does this passage tell you about how God viewed His creation at this time?
My Response: This passage tells me that although God was disappointed with almost all of humanity and His creations, He saw that there was still good--that there was still a glimmer of hope for humanity--and He wanted to reward Noah for that by letting him live.
THE FLOOD | Genesis 7:11-24
The Question: What is the hope you can still find in this story?
My Response: Even through all the death and destruction that the water made, Noah's ark remained floating. Because Noah followed God's commands, God blessed him and never left him. This gives me hope because it goes to show that if we listen, trust, and obey God, He will never forsake us.
AFTER THE RAIN | Genesis 8:1-12
The Question: What do you think the dove symbolizes?
My Response: The dove probably symbolizes peace and new life.
THE RESULTS OF THE FLOOD | Genesis 8:13-9:3; 9:12-17
The Questions: What does God's promise and blessing tell you about God's relationship with humanity?
Which of Noah's character traits should you consider emulating?
My Response: God is a loving and just God. He keeps his promises and since he has made a promise with humanity, He will never break it. Although He does not enjoy punishing humanity, He will do so out of His love for us. He works for our good.
I would love to emulate Noah's unwavering faith in God. Not once is Noah noted to doubt God's authority or commands in his life.
DISCLAIMER: As with the previous post, I am following Christopher Hudson's book The 40-Day Bible Adventure. The scripture selections and questions are as found in the book. I am simply providing my commentary to his questions and the additional information that Hudson provides in the book. If you'd like to join in on the 40-Day Bible Adventure as well, the book's ISBN is 978-1-63058-669-0. More information on the book can be found at Hudson's blog found here. Just for the record, I have not been endorsed to do this in any way, shape, or form; I am doing the adventure through eagerness and posting my response to promote understanding and conversation of God's Word. Thanks for reading!
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