ABOUT NOAH

0. About Noah

a) The story of Noah's life involves not one, but two great and tragic floods. The world in Noah's day was flooded with evil. The number of those who remembered the God of creation, perfection, and love had dwindled to one. Of God's people, only Noah was left God's response to the severe situation was a 120-year-long last chance, during which he had Noah build a graphic illustration of the message of his life. Nothing like a huge boat on dry land to make a point! For Noah, obedience means a long-term commitment to a project.

b) Many of us have trouble sticking to any project, whether or not it is directed by God. It is interesting that the length of Noah's obedience was greater than the lifespan of people today. The only comparable long-term project is our very lives. But perhaps this is one great challenge Noah's life gives us - to live, in acceptance of God's grace, an entire lifetime of obedience and gratitude.

1. What were his strengths and accomplishments?

a) Only follower of God left in his generation.

b) Second father of the human race.

c) Man of patience, consistency, and obedience.

d) First major shipbuilder.

2. What were his weaknesses and mistakes?

a) Got drunk and embarrassed himself in front of his sons.

3. What can we learn from his life?

a) God is faithful to those who obey him.

b) God does not always protect us from trouble, but cares for us in spite of trouble.

c) Obedience is a long-term commitment.

d) A man may be faithful, but his sinful nature always travels with him.

4. What are the key verses?

a) ²² Noah did everything just as God commanded him. (Genesis 6:22 NIV)

b) Noah's story is told in Genesis 5:29 - 10:32. He is also mentioned in 1 Chronicles 1:4; Isaiah 54:9; Ezekiel 14:14, 20; Matthew 24:37, 38; Luke 3:36; 17:26-27; Hebrews 11:7; 1 Peter 3:20; 2 Peter 2:5.