Genesis 07: The Flood

Forty days of rain is dramatic, but the real test of Genesis 7 is what happens after the door closes. We slow down and read the flood story with open eyes: Noah’s long obedience, the specific instructions God gives, and the detail that they bring extra pairs of clean animals because life after the water will require food and sacrifice. This isn’t a cute tale about animals in pairs. It’s a survival account that shows God’s judgment is real and His mercy is just as real. We also talk about the...