Noah forshadowing Christ 1 Genesis 7:13-24. Noah forshadowing Christ 2 And The Lord Closed It Behind...

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Genesis 7:13-24


““And The Lord And The Lord Closed It Behind Closed It Behind

Them”Them”Genesis 7:13-24Genesis 7:13-24

Spearsville Road Church Of Christ

Winter 2002Edward T. Rangel


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Joe Price: Joe Price: www.mtbakercofc.orgwww.mtbakercofc.org..Steve Wolfgang.Steve Wolfgang.Bill Reeves.Bill Reeves.Ismael Rangel.Ismael Rangel.Valente Mendez.Valente Mendez.Emilio Tarin.Emilio Tarin.Bibles:Bibles:– NASU.NASU.– NAS.NAS.– NKJ.NKJ.– KJ.KJ.


He Was Grieved In His HeartHe Was Grieved In His HeartGenesis 6:5 Genesis 6:5

Times of Noah:Times of Noah:– Evil continually (6:5).Evil continually (6:5).– Sons of God took the daughters of men (6:2).Sons of God took the daughters of men (6:2).– Wickedness on earth was great (6:5).Wickedness on earth was great (6:5).


He Was Grieved In His HeartHe Was Grieved In His HeartGenesis 6:6Genesis 6:6

God saw the evil (6:5).– All seeing eye.– Never ignorant.– Knew the heart and intent.– Could not go unpunished!

Gen 6:3; “Then the LORD said, " My Spirit shall not strive with man forever, because he also is flesh; nevertheless his days shall be one hundred and twenty years.“Gen 6:7; “The LORD said, " I will blot out man whom I have created from the face of the land, from man to animals to creeping things and to birds of the sky; for I am sorry that I have made them."


He Was Grieved In His HeartHe Was Grieved In His HeartGenesis 6:6Genesis 6:6

God also saw the good (6:8).God also saw the good (6:8).– God not only sees the evil people and their God not only sees the evil people and their

deeds but also the good people and their deeds but also the good people and their deeds.deeds.

– Admonition to all that we cannot escape the Admonition to all that we cannot escape the all-seeing eyes of the Lord (Revelation 1:14).all-seeing eyes of the Lord (Revelation 1:14).


Noah’s Destruction Is A Noah’s Destruction Is A ForeshadowForeshadow

2 Peter 3:5-7; “For when they maintain 2 Peter 3:5-7; “For when they maintain this, it escapes their notice that by the this, it escapes their notice that by the word of God the heavens existed long ago word of God the heavens existed long ago and the earth was formed out of water and and the earth was formed out of water and by water, 6 through which the world at that by water, 6 through which the world at that time was destroyed, being flooded with time was destroyed, being flooded with water. 7 But by His word the present water. 7 But by His word the present heavens and earth are being reserved for heavens and earth are being reserved for fire, kept for the day of judgment and fire, kept for the day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men.”destruction of ungodly men.”



2 Peter 3:5-7; “For when they maintain 2 Peter 3:5-7; “For when they maintain this, it escapes their notice that by the this, it escapes their notice that by the word of God the heavens existed long ago word of God the heavens existed long ago and the earth was formed out of water and and the earth was formed out of water and by water, 6 through which the world at that by water, 6 through which the world at that time was destroyed, being flooded with time was destroyed, being flooded with water. 7 But by His word the present water. 7 But by His word the present heavens and earth are being reserved for heavens and earth are being reserved for fire, kept for the day of judgment and fire, kept for the day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men.”destruction of ungodly men.”

John 12:48; “"He who rejects Me, and does not receive My sayings, has one

who judges him; the word I spoke is what will judge him at the last day.”


1 Peter 3:18-20; “but made alive in the spirit; 19 in which also He went and made proclamation to the spirits now in prison, 20 who once were disobedient, when the patience of God kept waiting in the days of Noah…”



Destroyed by water.Destroyed by water.– Noah was a preacher of righteousness.Noah was a preacher of righteousness.– Preached to the people with the Spirit of Jesus (1 Preached to the people with the Spirit of Jesus (1

Peter 3:18-19).Peter 3:18-19).– People refused to obey and were destroyed because People refused to obey and were destroyed because

of their wickedness.of their wickedness.

Reserved by God’s word.Reserved by God’s word.– Word that we preach (gospel truth) will judge people Word that we preach (gospel truth) will judge people

to heaven or hell.to heaven or hell.– 1 Peter 3:3-9.1 Peter 3:3-9.– BUT IT IS NOT OUR FAULT!BUT IT IS NOT OUR FAULT!


Lessons From The FloodLessons From The Flood


God sent the flood (2 Peter 2:5).God sent the flood (2 Peter 2:5).– Noah did not call upon the Lord.Noah did not call upon the Lord.– Noah did not desire the flood.Noah did not desire the flood.– Noah did not punish the people.Noah did not punish the people.– Noah lived righteously, his life and conduct Noah lived righteously, his life and conduct

were different than the norm (Genesis 6:5-8)were different than the norm (Genesis 6:5-8)– Noah’s faith condemned the world (Hebrews Noah’s faith condemned the world (Hebrews

11:7).11:7).– But the sins of mankind caused God to react But the sins of mankind caused God to react

with the flood (John 3:19-21).with the flood (John 3:19-21).– Don’t blame God!Don’t blame God!


Gen 7:16; “Those that entered, Gen 7:16; “Those that entered, male and female of all flesh, male and female of all flesh, entered as God had commanded entered as God had commanded him; and the LORD closed it him; and the LORD closed it behind him.”behind him.”


No matter of yelling and pleading would open No matter of yelling and pleading would open the door.the door.– Their death sealed their fate! PPP!Their death sealed their fate! PPP!– At time of your death your fate shall be sealed as well.At time of your death your fate shall be sealed as well.

Matthew 7:21.Matthew 7:21.

Hebrews 9:27.Hebrews 9:27.

2 Corinthians 6:2.2 Corinthians 6:2.

Today is the day of salvation.Today is the day of salvation.

On THAT day God will react to our sin! On THAT day God will react to our sin!

Luke 16:19-31.Luke 16:19-31.

God will execute His judgment in THAT day, the God will execute His judgment in THAT day, the door to the church and heaven will be shut.door to the church and heaven will be shut.


Grade On A Curve?Grade On A Curve?

Noah preached for 100 years (2 Peter 2:5; Noah preached for 100 years (2 Peter 2:5; Genesis 32; 7:5-6; 2 Timothy 4:2-5).Genesis 32; 7:5-6; 2 Timothy 4:2-5).– The message he preached was the same, it did not The message he preached was the same, it did not

change to please men or to allow more to be saved.change to please men or to allow more to be saved.

Our message today should not be changed Our message today should not be changed today in order to suit ourselves or others.today in order to suit ourselves or others.– ““Let’s not be too direct.”Let’s not be too direct.”– ““You don’t need to preach on that, you might offend You don’t need to preach on that, you might offend

people.”people.”– Preach the word is a command that teaches to preach Preach the word is a command that teaches to preach

as received from the Holy Spirit.as received from the Holy Spirit.1 Corinthians 9:17; 1 Thessalonians 2:1-9; Romans 3:1-6; 1 1 Corinthians 9:17; 1 Thessalonians 2:1-9; Romans 3:1-6; 1 Timothy 6:20; 2 Timothy 4:2Timothy 6:20; 2 Timothy 4:2


Grade On A Curve?Grade On A Curve?

Noah preached for 100 years (2 Peter 2:5; Noah preached for 100 years (2 Peter 2:5; Genesis 32; 7:5-6; 2 Timothy 4:2-5).Genesis 32; 7:5-6; 2 Timothy 4:2-5).– The message he preached was the same, it did not The message he preached was the same, it did not

change to please men or to allow more to be saved.change to please men or to allow more to be saved.

Our message today should not be changed Our message today should not be changed today in order to suit ourselves or others.today in order to suit ourselves or others.– ““Let’s not be too direct.”Let’s not be too direct.”– ““You don’t need to preach on that, you might offend You don’t need to preach on that, you might offend

people.”people.”– Preach the word is a command that teaches to preach Preach the word is a command that teaches to preach

as received from the Holy Spirit.as received from the Holy Spirit.1 Corinthians 9:17; 1 Thessalonians 2:1-9; Romans 3:1-6; 1 1 Corinthians 9:17; 1 Thessalonians 2:1-9; Romans 3:1-6; 1 Timothy 6:20; 2 Timothy 4:2Timothy 6:20; 2 Timothy 4:2

God wants righteousness, upon that He will judge the present world, this message has not and will not change to accommodate others.


The Door Shut By God, Those The Door Shut By God, Those Outside DiedOutside Died

Luke 17:26-27; “And as it was in the days Luke 17:26-27; “And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man. 27 They did eat, they the Son of man. 27 They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noe entered in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, and the flood came, and into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them all.”destroyed them all.”



Matt 24:37-40; “For as the days of Noah Matt 24:37-40; “For as the days of Noah were, so will be the coming of the Son of were, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. 38 For as in those days before the Man. 38 For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the marrying and giving in marriage, until the day Noah entered the ark, 39 and they day Noah entered the ark, 39 and they knew nothing until the flood came and knew nothing until the flood came and swept them all away, so too will be the swept them all away, so too will be the coming of the Son of Man.” NRSVcoming of the Son of Man.” NRSV



All those outside the ark died.All those outside the ark died.– Men, women and children.Men, women and children.– Animals, etc. (Genesis 7:17-24).Animals, etc. (Genesis 7:17-24).– He showed no partiality (Romans 2:1-11).He showed no partiality (Romans 2:1-11).– The ark is a foreshadow of the church, note The ark is a foreshadow of the church, note

that those outside were destroyed, in the final that those outside were destroyed, in the final day, those outside the church (body0 of Christ day, those outside the church (body0 of Christ will be lost (Matthew 25:6-13).will be lost (Matthew 25:6-13).


The Door Shut By God, Those The Door Shut By God, Those Inside LivedInside Lived

All those inside the ark lived.All those inside the ark lived.– Genesis 7:23.Genesis 7:23.– 1 Peter 3:20.1 Peter 3:20.– Inside the body of Christ.Inside the body of Christ.


For 100 years Noah preached, people had all the opportunities in the world to be saved. Don’t be fooled, time is not on your side.


The door is still opened, like in the days of Noah, but we don’t know the time when it will shut. Will you come in now?


Door to heaven is still opened!


Today Is The Day Of SalvationToday Is The Day Of Salvation

2 Corinthians 6:2.2 Corinthians 6:2.Obey the gospel today:Obey the gospel today:– Hear the gospel.Hear the gospel.– Believe the gospel.Believe the gospel.– Repent of your life in rebellion to God.Repent of your life in rebellion to God.– Confess your faith in Jesus.Confess your faith in Jesus.– Luke 13:23-24; Matthew 7:13-14; John 14:6; Luke 13:23-24; Matthew 7:13-14; John 14:6;

Acts 2:38ff.Acts 2:38ff.– AND….AND….

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