God And His Word - A Question And Answer Approach To Understanding The Bible

10. HOW MUCH TIME WAS ACTUALLY SPENT IN THE ARK? By comparing the following references, you will discover that Noah was actually on the ark 1 YEAR AND 17 DAYS, 5 months floating, 7 months on the mountain. Genesis 7:4, 10, 11, 12, 24; 8:3-5, 13, 14-19. 11. WHAT WAS NOAH'S FIRST ACT IN THE NEW WORLD? Noah worshipped God. Genesis 8:20. 12. WHAT WAS INCLUDED IN THE NOAHIC COVENANT?

[1] God would never destroy the earth again by flood. 8:21; 9:11. [2] The earth would always have its seasonal changes. 8:22. [3] Noah's sons were to multiply and replenish the earth. 9:1, 7.

[4] The eating of meat was permitted (but not blood). 9:3. [5] God warned against shedding man's blood. 9:5, 6. 13. WE STILL HAVE THE SIGN OF THE NOAHIC COVENANT WITH US! God gave mankind the rainbow as a "token" of his covenant. 9:12. 14. THE NEXT TIME THE WORLD IS DESTROYED, HOW WILL IT BE DONE? The world will be destroyed by fire. Note 2 Peter 3. 15. WHAT TWO THINGS DID NOAH DO THAT MUST BE DONE BY THE CHURCH? Noah preached and Noah built. 2 Peter 2:5 calls him a "preacher of righteousness." It is a significant truth that while he preached, he was careful to secure his own destiny through the boat! LESSON 4 STUDY QUESTIONS BASED ON "THE NOAHIC COVENANT" 1. What was the historical setting for the Noahic Covenant? 2. How did God feel about this situation? 3. Does the world situation of that time have a message for our day?

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