David Macdonald - Wickedness, Judgment, GraceThe Great Flood – Part 1 - January 7, 2024

I. IntroductionII. Evidence for the Universal FloodIII. Worldwide Conditions before the JudgmentIV. The ArkV. The AnimalsVI. Salvation by Faith

Genesis 6: 1-8Matthew 24:35-392 Peter 3:3-7

Evidence of a Universal FloodDenied by manyDeny God’s existenceFear of judgmentRefusal to accept the Word of GodDenial of evidence – factsFear of peers & colleagues

Psalms 104:6-9Evidence of a Universal Flood

Proven in fossil recordMarine fossils in HimalayasRapid burial – plants & animalspolystrate tree fossilsTopographical/Geological evidencesCoal depositsInland seas (China, India, Great PlainsSediments carried long distancesFossil Record

Cultural Flood accounts worldwide

The Days of NoahMatt. 24:37Longevity (reduced post-flood)Substantial populationDepravity – sons of God/daughters of menViolenceevery intention of the thoughts of the human heart was only evil continuallyAlmost 300 people groupsChinese symbol for boat & FloodVirtually worldwideInuit encounter

Romans 1:21-24

NoahGen 5:28-29 When Lamech had lived 182 years, he fathered a son and called his name Noah, saying, "Out of the ground that the LORD has cursed this one shall bring us relief from our work and from the painful toil of our hands." Gen 5:30 Lamech lived after he fathered Noah 595 years and had other sons and daughters. Gen 5:32 After Noah was 500 years old, Noah fathered Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Gen 6:8 But Noah found favor (grace) in the eyes of the LORD. Gen 6:9 These are the generations of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his generation. Noah walked with God. Gen 6:10 And Noah had three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

Wickedness and JudgmentGenesis 6:12-13

The ArkGenesis 6:14-16SizeLength 300 cubits 450 ft. 1.5 football fieldsWidth 50 cubits 75 ft. 7 parking spaces (Costco )Height 30 cubits 45 ft. 3-4 story building100,000 sq. feet of deck space1.4 million cubic feet for storagePerfect dimensions for stability according to ship builders

The Ark – a Picture of SalvationGenesis 6:17-19Acts 4:10-12

Salvation from Flood - the Ark 1. God’s Provision & Plan2. Only way3. One Door

Salvation from Sin – Lord Jesus Christ 1. God’s Provision & Plan2. Only way3. One Door