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A Great Flood, Ferry and Faith

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GENESIS 7:1-24

“A Great Flood, Ferry & Faith”

Introduction-

This chapter describes the most cataclysmic event in human history

  1. A GREAT FLOOD

a) The Question as to Its Extent

b) Reasons for a Universal Flood

  • Its purpose- vv. 4, 21-23

  • Its miraculous nature- vv. 11-12

  • Its depth- vv. 17-20

  • Its duration- v. 24

  • The size of the ark

  • The need for the ark

  • The testimony of Peter- 2 Pet. 3:5-6

  • The testimony of Christ- Luke 17:26-27

  • The promise of God

  1. A GREAT FERRY

a) The Boat Itself- 6:14-16

b) The Animals Inside- 6:19-21; 7:2-3, 8-9, 14-15

  1. A GREAT FAITH – HEB. 11:7

a) A Relationship of Trust

b) A Readiness to Obey

c) A Rebuke to Unbelief

d) A Result in Blessing

e)A Reminder to Our Generation

Matt. 24:37-39

Conclusion- Trust Christ for your salvation … and then walk by faith