Moments For You

He wasn’t first like Adam. His story didn’t have nearly as many twists and turns as Joseph’s. Though all too familiar with water, he did not part the Red Sea like Moses. There was no fantastic fish story and radical revival as was the case with Jonah. He was not... Read more →

In the Bible’s account of Noah and the Flood (read Genesis 6-9), we see the dreadful outcome of mankind’s wickedness, the plan of God to rescue and restore humanity, and the faithfulness of God’s chosen servant, Noah. Wickedness Reigns Genesis chapters 4 and 5 set the stage, taking us from... Read more →

Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners, and that’s the message we find whether we turn to Moses or Matthew, to the Old Testament or the New. God designed the plan of salvation from before the creation of the world, so when we turn to Genesis, we are... Read more →

“But God remembered Noah and all the beasts and all the livestock that were with him in the ark. And God made a wind blow over the earth, and the waters subsided” (Genesis 8:1). Have you ever felt abandoned by God? Have you ever wondered if God has forgotten you?... Read more →

In Genesis 8 we see Noah remembered the God that remembered him. Noah Remembered God’s Timing It probably took Noah between 50 and 100 years to build the ark. But Noah walked each step with God, trusting in His timing. And after the thing was built, they went into the... Read more →

“The Lord smelled the pleasing aroma” (Genesis 8:21). The first thing Noah does when he leaves the ark is give thanks to God. Wouldn’t you think he would at least have stopped to build a fire and cook a meal? No, this man knows how to put first things first.... Read more →

“Noah … drank of the wine and became drunk and lay uncovered in his tent” (Genesis 9:20-21). It’s always shocking and sad when a good man sins. When I hear of a Christian leader who has fallen, my initial response is usually, “I can’t believe it! How could it happen?”... Read more →

“He who was seated on the throne said, ‘Behold, I am making all things new’” (Revelation 21:5). The famous story of Noah and the flood fills Sunday school classes, kids’ books, and Christian art. But Noah’s flood isn’t simply a Sunday school story about zoo animals and rainbows. Real people... Read more →

While researching this issue, our editors came across the following resources which we trust will enhance your understanding of the great flood of Noah's day. Answers In Genesis The Flood: links to a wide range of content Was There Really a Noah's Ark & Flood? Comprehensive overview Noah's Flood: article summarizing the... Read more →