Creation to Noah

Plot Points God, the main character God is totally distinct but intimately involved with all He has made Nature is carefully crafted revelation of a loving God Humanity, made in God’s image, occupies a unique role and position in this creation, a place of dignity and responsibility. Humanity’s tragic rebellion against God’s command impacts EVERYTHING God has a plan to redeem his fallen creation. God, the main character, sovereign God is totally distinct but intimately involved with all He has made Nature in not random collection. Nature is carefully crafted revelation of a loving God Humanity, made in God’s image, occupies a unique role and position in this creation, a place of dignity and responsibility. Humanity’s tragic rebellion against God’s command impacts EVERYTHING God has a plan to redeem his fallen creation. Descendants of Adam and Even will crush the serpent. Throughout the new testament, the flood story forecasts God’s future and final judgment.

Beginning God created the Heavens and the earth Gen 1:1 God put all the forms into action God created the Heavens and the earth Gen 1:1 God put all the forms into action

Days 1-3—Days of Forming Day one-Light and Darkness Evening and there was morning, day one   Day two-Separation of waters from waters Evening and there was morning, day two Day three—Separation of waters from land Evening and there was morning, day three Days 1-3—Days of Forming   1. Day one-Light and Darkness -Light was day -Darkness was night -Evening and there was morning, day one 2. Day two-Separation of waters from waters -Upper waters --Humidity, water in the air --Gallons of water in 1 inch in a square mile? = 17,367,500 Gallons -lower waters --Seas, lakes, rivers, mud puddles Evening and there was morning, day two 3. Day three—Separation of waters from land Planting the garden Vegetation, plants, trees, each according to its kind God saw that it was good Evening and there was morning, day three

Days 4-6--Days of filling Day four-Sun, moon, Stars Evening and there was morning, day four   Day five—Birds and sea Creatures Evening and there was morning, day five Day 6—Animals and humans  God saw that it was good   God saw that it was VERY GOOD  Evening and there was morning, day six Days 4-6--Days of filling 4. Day four-Sun, moon, Stars --Set for days, months, seasons   God saw that it was good Evening and there was morning, day 4 Evening and there was morning, day four 5. Day five—Birds and sea Creatures Sea Creatures after their kind Birds after their kind Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth Evening and there was morning, day five 6. Day 6—Animals and humans Livestock, creeping things, beasts after their kind Creation of man—in the image of God Dominion over all of creation Be fruitful and multiply God saw that it was VERY GOOD

God saw that it was VERY GOOD  Genesis 1:31 (ESV) And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good. And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day. Evening and there was morning, day six Day of Rest—Example to all of us today—need for a day of rest God saw that it was VERY GOOD   Genesis 1:31 (ESV) And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good. And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day. Evening and there was morning, day six 7. Day of Rest—Example to all of us today—need for a day of rest

Man as God’s prime focus Man was God’s primary focus—Genesis 2 Naming of the animals— Not a helper for Adam God Did surgery on Adam Instituted marriage—One man, one woman for life Man was God’s primary focus—Genesis 2 Naming of the animals— Not a helper for Adam God Did surgery on Adam Instituted marriage—One man, one woman for life   Genesis 2:24–25 (ESV) — 24 Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. 25 And the man and his wife were both naked and were not ashamed.

 Genesis 2:24–25 (ESV) 24 Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. 25 And the man and his wife were both naked and were not ashamed. 24 Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. 25 And the man and his wife were both naked and were not ashamed.

Sin entered-Man chose himself vs. God’s companionship God’s desire to have communion with free man Set up a test—Will you choose me over self? Tree of the knowledge of good and Evil Day you eat, you will die  Serpent tempted Eve—She ate and gave to Adam  Did not know what evil was at this time. A. God’s desire to have communion with free man   B. Set up a test—Will you choose me over self? Tree of the knowledge of good and Evil Day you eat, you will die C. Serpent tempted Eve—She ate and gave to Adam D. Did not know what evil was at this time. Wouldn’t it be great to not know evil Wouldn’t it be great to not have sickness

God’s desire to win man back God’s heart is broken God then took the skins of the animals to cover Adam and Eve Animal Sacrifices Eve would have a child that would stop the serpent A. God’s heart is broken   B. God then took the skins of the animals to cover Adam and Eve 1. Part of Creation Museum—Adam and Eve covered with animal skins. Skinless animals on an alter. 2. Animal Sacrifices-- C. Eve would have a child that would stop the serpent

Cain and Abel The sin nature was not just Adam’s but to all men Offerings—Grain vs. Lamb Cain’s offering is rejected by God Genesis 4:6–7 (ESV) — 6 The Lord said to Cain, “Why are you angry, and why has your face fallen? 7 If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door. Its desire is for you, but you must rule over it.” Cain Kills Abel and is cursed by God Cain’s sinful offspring multiplies A. The sin nature was not just Adam’s but to all men   B. Offerings—Grain vs. lamb C. Cain’s offering is rejected by God Genesis 4:6–7 (ESV) — 6 The Lord said to Cain, “Why are you angry, and why has your face fallen? 7 If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door. Its desire is for you, but you must rule over it.” D. Cain Kills Abel and is cursed by God Cain’s sinful offspring multiplies E. Seth born Genesis 4:25–26 (ESV) — 25 And Adam knew his wife again, and she bore a son and called his name Seth, for she said, “God has appointed for me another offspring instead of Abel, for Cain killed him.” 26 To Seth also a son was born, and he called his name Enosh. At that time people began to call upon the name of the Lord.

Seth born Genesis 4:25–26 (ESV) — 25 And Adam knew his wife again, and she bore a son and called his name Seth, for she said, “God has appointed for me another offspring instead of Abel, for Cain killed him.” 26 To Seth also a son was born, and he called his name Enosh. At that time people began to call upon the name of the Lord. Genesis 4:25–26 (ESV) — 25 And Adam knew his wife again, and she bore a son and called his name Seth, for she said, “God has appointed for me another offspring instead of Abel, for Cain killed him.” 26 To Seth also a son was born, and he called his name Enosh. At that time people began to call upon the name of the Lord.

Noah and the flood Genesis 5-11 Genesis 5—Family tree God’s plan to destroy mankind Genesis 5—Family tree God’s plan to destroy mankind

Genesis 6:5–9 (ESV) 5 The Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intention of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. 6 And the Lord regretted that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him to his heart. 7 So the Lord said, “I will blot out man whom I have created from the face of the land, man and animals and creeping things and birds of the heavens, for I am sorry that I have made them.” 8 But Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord. 9 These are the generations of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his generation. Noah walked with God.

Go build an Ark How long did it take to build the ark? Noah built the ark All earth became a graveyard of death and destruction Layers of earth—Rocky Mountains, Hills, valleys, rock formations. Noah got drunk and brothers sinned again. Noah is not the redeemer, it goes on from here. 1. 520 feet long 2. 86 feet wide 3. 52 feet high   D. Took a long time—How long? Doesn’t say— F. Noah built the ark Filled with food Place for the animals, 2x2 or 7 clean for sacrifice G. All earth became a graveyard of death and destruction H. Layers of earth—Rocky Mountains, Hills, valleys, rock formations. Rocks in this area. Talk to Mike Buresch— J. Noah got drunk and brothers sinned again. Noah is not the redeemer, it goes on from here.

God sent his Son, Jesus. We will see this develop over the next weeks.