One of the best known and most instructive stories in the Old Testament is the world-wide flood during the days of Noah. It is also – of course – one of the most controversial.

This coming Lord’s Day, as the Lord allows, I am going to take “the biggest bite” of Scripture I have ever covered in a single sermon! Lord willing, we will cover these two and 3/4 Chapters of Genesis on one Sunday.

And, NO, we will not go until 3pm. (That is a nasty rumor started by the Elders to scare the Nursery Workers…)

I do think the sermon I have put together will both fully and fairly cover these Chapters and help you understand both the “Bad News” of world-wide destruction; and, the “Good News” of God’s gracious salvation that HE simultaneously accomplished in this historic catastrophe!

I will take the time to give you several introductory remarks to help you understanding the setting of these events. The outline itself is simple and will – I believe – help you come to grips with both the reality of this Flood and the reasons for it.

I hope you will take the time to read through Genesis 6 – 8 as you prepare your mind and spirit to hear the Word of God on Sunday. I hope you will pray earnestly and ask the LORD to show you how these events apply to you and the world in which you live today.

Let me encourage you to think through these questions about the text:

How do we know that this story is true?

If these events are true, are there physical evidences of this event that can be seen and studied today?

If so, what are they?

How, and more importantly “why” did God spare the human race during this event?

What was God’s overall purpose for doing this?

What does this tell us about salvation today? I get it that they were saved from the flood; but, does this teach us anything about being saved from the judgment of God today?

And, of course, THE BIG QUESTION… What does this teach us about God?

I hope to see you Sunday with your Bible in your hand, (you are going to need it – as you always do) a smile on your face, and your family and friends by your side!