Spiritual lessons on obedience, faith, and God’s protection.
Genesis 7 Scripture (World English Bible - WEB)
1: Yahweh said to Noah, “Come into the ark, you and all your household, for I have seen that you are righteous before Me in this generation.”
2: Of every clean animal you shall take seven pairs, a male and his female; and of the animals that are not clean, two, a male and his female.
3: Of the birds also of the sky, seven pairs, male and female, to keep the species alive on the face of all the earth.
4: For after seven more days, I will cause it to rain upon the earth forty days and forty nights, and I will destroy from the face of the earth all flesh that has breath of life.
5: Noah did according to all that Yahweh commanded him.
6: Noah was six hundred years old when the flood of waters came upon the earth.
7: Noah and his sons, and his wife, and his sons’ wives with him, entered the ark because of the waters of the flood.
8: Of clean animals, and of animals that are not clean, and of birds, and of everything that creeps upon the earth,
9: two by two they went into the ark to Noah, male and female, as God had commanded Noah.
10: And it came to pass after the seven days, that the waters of the flood came upon the earth.
11: In the six hundredth year of Noah’s life, in the second month, the seventeenth day of the month, the same day were all the fountains of the great deep broken up, and the windows of heaven were opened.
12: And the rain was upon the earth forty days and forty nights.
13: On the same day Noah and his sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth, and Noah’s wife, and the three wives of his sons with them, entered the ark;
14: they, and every beast after its kind, all livestock after their kind, every creeping thing that creeps upon the earth after its kind, and every bird after its kind, every bird of every sort.
15: And they went into the ark to Noah, two by two of all flesh, wherein is the breath of life.
16: And they that entered, male and female of all flesh, went in as God had commanded him; and Yahweh shut him in.
17: And the flood was forty days upon the earth; and the waters increased and lifted up the ark, and it rose above the earth.
18: And the waters prevailed and increased greatly upon the earth; and the ark went upon the face of the waters.
19: And the waters prevailed exceedingly upon the earth, and all the high hills under the whole heaven were covered.
20: Fifteen cubits upward did the waters prevail; and the mountains were covered.
21: All flesh that moved upon the earth perished; birds, livestock, beasts, all swarming creatures that swarm upon the earth, and all mankind.
22: Everything on dry land in whose nostrils was the breath of life died.
23: And every living substance was destroyed which was upon the face of the ground, from man to animals to creeping things, and even the birds of the sky; and they were destroyed from the earth. And Noah only remained alive, and those with him in the ark.
24: And the waters prevailed upon the earth one hundred and fifty days.
"Noah did according to all that Yahweh commanded him." – Genesis 7:5 (WEB)
Table of Contents
Introduction Noah’s Obedience God’s Warning The Flood Begins Preservation and God’s Protection 5-Minute PrayerIntroduction
Noah’s Obedience (Genesis 7:1–5)
Noah followed God’s instructions precisely, showing faith and trust in God’s guidance.
Reflection: Are you fully obeying God in every area of your life, even when His instructions may seem challenging?
God’s Warning (Genesis 7:6–10)
God warned Noah of the flood to come. Warnings from God are acts of mercy, giving us a chance to prepare and respond.
Read also:Exploring the genealogy of Adam and God’s faithfulness across generations.
Teaching Point: Pay attention to God’s warnings in Scripture and prayer—they guide us to safety and righteousness.
The Flood Begins (Genesis 7:11–24)
The flood came exactly as God said, destroying all unrighteousness on earth. God’s word is true and powerful.
Encouragement: Trust in God’s promises. He keeps His word and protects those who faithfully follow Him.
Preservation and God’s Protection (Genesis 7:1–24)
God preserved Noah, his family, and the animals in the ark. This shows His care for those who honor Him.
Read also: God’s covenant with creation and hope for a fresh start.
Reflection: Lean on God’s protection during difficult seasons, trusting His wisdom and timing.
Father God, thank You for Your guidance and protection, as seen in Noah’s obedience. Teach us to follow You faithfully in every area of life.
Lord, help us heed Your warnings and trust Your word, even when it is challenging. Protect us from sin and evil, and preserve us according to Your will.
We pray for faith like Noah, to act with obedience and courage, knowing that You provide salvation and refuge. Strengthen us to trust You fully and follow Your plan.
May our lives glorify You through obedience, faith, and trust in Your protection. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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