Genesis 6:9-22

IV. THE GENERATIONS OF NOAH

CHAPTER 6:9-22

Before the Flood

1. Noah walked with God (Genesis 6:9)

2. The earth filled with violence (Genesis 6:11)

3. The building of the ark commanded (Genesis 6:14)

4. Noah's obedience (Genesis 6:22)

It was grace which constituted Noah just and enabled him to walk with God. Hebrews 11:7 gives a full definition of Noah's faith. Seven things are shown concerning Noah:

Warned of God -- The ground of faith Things not seen -- The realm of faith He feared -- The exercise of faith Prepared an ark -- The work of faith Saved His house -- The results of faith Condemned the world -- The testimony of faith Heir of righteousness -- The reward of faith

The ark is a type of Christ. The word “gopher” means atonement, and the word “pitch,” meaning the same, is translated more than seventy times in the Bible by “to make atonement.”

The ark had a window above--looking towards Heaven and not upon the earth and its judgment beneath. It had one door and only one in the side. All blessedly applicable to Christ and salvation. The deluge which came, flood of waters, covering all, so that the end of all flesh came, is a type of the death of Christ. In His death judgment was passed and executed upon all flesh. The waves and billows rolled over His innocent head. He passed through death and judgment for us and has made Himself our perfect ark, our hiding place. In Him we are lifted above the judgment waters.