3. See Notes See Chart Son’s of God = Angels Helps explain the mythologies of other cultures without “stupefying” the people of the ancient worldHelps explain the mythologies of other cultures without “stupefying” the people of the ancient world Helps explain why Scripture takes mythology “seriously”Helps explain why Scripture takes mythology “seriously” Seems to be more supported in ScriptureSeems to be more supported in Scripture Jude 6-7Jude 6-7 1Corinthians 10:201Corinthians 10:20

4. Vapor canopy—Genesis 1:6-8 This might account for the higher oxygen levels believed to have been in the prehistoric atmosphere This also might account for the longer lifespan prior to the flood Hot and cold seasons not mentioned until Genesis 8:22

5. Relatively smooth surface – Psalm 104:1-9 Flood waters did not need to cover the high mountains of todayFlood waters did not need to cover the high mountains of today No cliffs/deadly features in the landscapeNo cliffs/deadly features in the landscape Shallow seas – Genesis 1:20 The vast majority of our current oceanic environment is uninhabitableThe vast majority of our current oceanic environment is uninhabitable Paleontologists consistently reference the presence of shallow seas in many locationsPaleontologists consistently reference the presence of shallow seas in many locations

6. Lush vegetation everywhere—Genesis 9:3 Prolific presence of oil around the worldProlific presence of oil around the world Fossil evidence of lush flora and fauna, even in the polar regions*Fossil evidence of lush flora and fauna, even in the polar regions* No natural disasters Greenhouse effect of canopy prevents severe storms (probably why the rainbow was a new thing)Greenhouse effect of canopy prevents severe storms (probably why the rainbow was a new thing) No tectonic plates means no earthquakesNo tectonic plates means no earthquakes * See websites in notes

7. The Waters Coming The vapor canopy collapsesThe vapor canopy collapses Water springs forth from the groundWater springs forth from the ground The earth is covered with waterThe earth is covered with water

8. The Waters Going Mountains made higher and valleys lower resulting in a “cracked” earthMountains made higher and valleys lower resulting in a “cracked” earth The volcanic activity cools the earth creating “ice age” glaciersThe volcanic activity cools the earth creating “ice age” glaciers Receding waters carry silt that settles creating layers of sedimentary rock with fossilsReceding waters carry silt that settles creating layers of sedimentary rock with fossils OPTION 2: The wind mentioned in Genesis 8 was a supernatural means of removing the waterOPTION 2: The wind mentioned in Genesis 8 was a supernatural means of removing the water

9. Chronology of the Flood 17 th day of the 2 nd month of Noah’s 600th year—Flood begins 40 days and 40 nights—the rain and fountains of the deep deluged the earth 150 days—the waters prevailed on the earth (then wind blows and waters begin to return into the earth) 17 th day of the 7 th month—Ark comes to rest on/over the mountains of Ararat 1 st day of 10 th month—tops of mountains were seen 40 days later—Noah sends out a raven and a dove, dove returns 7 days later—Noah sends out the dove again, dove returns with olive leaf 7 days later—Noah sends out the dove again, the dove does not return 1 st day of the 1 st month (601 st year)—Noah removes cover from ark 27 th day of the 2 nd month (601 st year)—earth dry, everyone exits the ark TOTAL LENGTH OF THE FLOOD—ONE YEAR AND TEN DAYS

10. Effects of the Flood Shorter lives—Genesis 47:8-9Shorter lives—Genesis 47:8-9 Hot and cold seasons—Genesis 8:22Hot and cold seasons—Genesis 8:22 Mass extinctions—fossil recordMass extinctions—fossil record Rainbows and a promiseRainbows and a promise

11. Foundational Understandings in the Flood Story Noahic Covenant—rainbows (Genesis 9:8-17)Noahic Covenant—rainbows (Genesis 9:8-17) Possible origins of pagan myths and the worship of other gods (1 Peter 3:19-20, Jude 6)Possible origins of pagan myths and the worship of other gods (1 Peter 3:19-20, Jude 6) The concept of “clean” animals predates Mt. SinaiThe concept of “clean” animals predates Mt. Sinai God follows through on promised wrath (2 Peter 3, Matthew 24:37-39)God follows through on promised wrath (2 Peter 3, Matthew 24:37-39) God rescues those who find his favor (2 Peter 2)God rescues those who find his favor (2 Peter 2) Example of faith (Hebrews 11:7)Example of faith (Hebrews 11:7)

12. Foundational Understandings in the Flood Story Noah’s sacrifice and God’s statement in Genesis 8:20-22 establish man’s sinfulness (even Noah’s)Noah’s sacrifice and God’s statement in Genesis 8:20-22 establish man’s sinfulness (even Noah’s) Noah’s drunken exposure results in a curse on Canaan begins the rational of the conquestNoah’s drunken exposure results in a curse on Canaan begins the rational of the conquest Man permitted to eat meat but blood is forbiddenMan permitted to eat meat but blood is forbidden Should cause pause for vegetarian and vegan promotersShould cause pause for vegetarian and vegan promoters This is a foundation to the kosher laws of the IsraelitesThis is a foundation to the kosher laws of the Israelites This is still in effect for New Covenant believers (Acts 21:25)This is still in effect for New Covenant believers (Acts 21:25) Animals accountable if they take the life of a humanAnimals accountable if they take the life of a human

14. What brought on the confusion of languages by God Rebellion against God—Genesis 9:1, 11:4c, and 11:8Rebellion against God—Genesis 9:1, 11:4c, and 11:8 Human pride—Genesis 11:4a and 4bHuman pride—Genesis 11:4a and 4b God’s desire to slow human progress—Genesis 11:6God’s desire to slow human progress—Genesis 11:6 Foundational Understandings Language and cultural divisions do NOT represent God’s love of diversity but rather his judgmentLanguage and cultural divisions do NOT represent God’s love of diversity but rather his judgment Languages and cultures were birthed in order to cause misunderstanding and confusion among usLanguages and cultures were birthed in order to cause misunderstanding and confusion among us God has a high view of man’s capabilities—Genesis 11:6God has a high view of man’s capabilities—Genesis 11:6

15. Current Observable Evidence Supporting the Flood Hydrodynamics are the best explanation for many observable geological features around the worldHydrodynamics are the best explanation for many observable geological features around the world The existence of our massive fossil record greatly supports the existence of a world wide floodThe existence of our massive fossil record greatly supports the existence of a world wide flood Even secular archeologists recognize that civilizations broke forth out of the area of the Ararat MountainsEven secular archeologists recognize that civilizations broke forth out of the area of the Ararat Mountains

16. Current Observable Evidence Supporting the Tower of Babel Unifying the world under a few primary languages has sped the progress of the human race exponentiallyUnifying the world under a few primary languages has sped the progress of the human race exponentially The world is losing languages, not gaining them, showing that the tendency of the human race is to move toward unity rather than diversityThe world is losing languages, not gaining them, showing that the tendency of the human race is to move toward unity rather than diversity