David Macdonald - April 7, 2024 Studies in Genesis Part 8: The Great Flood – Part 2 Genesis 7-8The Great Flood and A Great SalvationHow are We to Understand Scripture? Literal Straightforward, plain, common languageUnless clear that figurative language is called forGrammatical - sentence structure, tense, voice…Historical – documented records, timelines, eye witness accountsGenesis 7: 1 – 24Genesis 7:1 NKJV Then the LORD said to Noah, "Come into the ark, you and all your household, because I have seen that you are righteous before Me in this generation.2 Peter 3:8–9; Hebrews 9:27 NLT;2 Peter 3:7, 10 -13; Genesis 7:11-12, 24God remembered Noah – vs. 1Mountain tops exposed vs. 5Psalm 104:6 – 9The Ark Rested – Noah LeavesGenesis 8:20-22Future JudgmentEarth destroyed by fire – 2 Peter 3Certain – all of the promises of God are yes & amenThere is salvation from the judgment to comeJesus Christ is our ark – are you in The Ark?Notice, it was the ARK that did the saving.“an ark for the saving” – only oneThe Ark went through the flood and took it on for themThey were taken safely through the judgment of the flood because the Ark could overcome it.The Ark – Salvation from JudgmentGenesis 6:17-19; Acts 4:10-12Salvation from Flood - the Ark 1. God’s Provision & Plan2. Only wayOne DoorAll who entered were savedSalvation from Sin – Lord Jesus Christ 1. God’s Provision & Plan2. Only wayOne DoorAll who come to Me – I will not cast out