1. Noah : a man saved by grace a man saved by grace Genesis 6:1-7:23

2. Noah : a man saved by grace Genesis 6:1-7:23 Noah : a man saved by grace Genesis 6:1-7:23

4. Myth or History? Geological evidence of flood(s) Flood legends Genesis account is written as history Jesus believed it

5. Noah : a man saved by grace Genesis 6:1-7:23 Noah : a man saved by grace Genesis 6:1-7:23 Global flood or massive regional flood? earth (Heb. erets) means land not globe The flood didnt have to be global to fulfil Gods purpose It was written from Noahs point of view. Dont be too dogmatic about it!

6. Noah : a man saved by grace Genesis 6:1-7:23 Noah : a man saved by grace Genesis 6:1-7:23 So why did God send a flood anyway? Genesis 6:5 The LORD saw how great man's wickedness on the earth had become… …and that every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil all the time. Total depravity God was grieved

7. Noah : a man saved by grace Genesis 6:1-7:23 Noah : a man saved by grace Genesis 6:1-7:23 Justice & Mercy Justice – why did God destroy so many? God doesnt ignore sin God warned us that sin leads to death We want justice for others & mercy for ourselves Mercy – why did God save Noah? Noah was a bad guy, like the rest of us Saved by grace

8. Noah : a man saved by grace Genesis 6:1-7:23 Noah : a man saved by grace Genesis 6:1-7:23 Noahs message Judgement is coming God is patient We all deserve hell Jesus is our Ark – salvation is in him.