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The Flood Genesis 6-9 2 Peter 3:3-7 Romans 1:18-22 Suppress the truth in unrighteousness Are without excuse Professing to be wise they are fools 2 Peter 3:8-9 – yet God is still patient

The Pseudo-Science of Global Warming A political issue It is disputed by climatologists It has been both warmer & colder past before industrialization & since A religious issue Man trying to save himself True global warming – 2 Peter 3:7, 10-12

The Ante-Diluvian World Genesis 6:1-12 The People (vs. 1-4) Mighty, renowned men, avg. age – 912 The “sons of God” ? Kings? Angels? Line of Seth? Genesis 1 – reproduce after their kind Nephilim before & after the flood Context – Genesis 4 & 5, line of Cain / line of Seth

The Ante-Diluvian World Genesis 6:1-12 Utter Evil (vs. 5-8) “every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually” Isaiah 5:20-23 2 Peter 3:7-12 God is going to destroy man & animals

The Ante-Diluvian World Genesis 6:1-12 Noah (vs. 8-10) Finds favor (grace) in the eyes of the Lord Is righteous, blameless in his time Walked with God A Corrupt World (vs. 11-12)

Noah’s Preparations Genesis 6:13-7:5 Instructions for the Ark – vs. 13-17 300 X 50 X 30 cubits 438’ X 73’ X 44’ (short cubit) 510’ X 85’ X 51’ (long cubit) Volume = 1.4 – 2.2 million cu. ft. Deck area = 95,700 – 130,000 sq. ft. Capacity = 522 – 709 rr stock cars

Instructions for Animals & Food (18-22) A pair of each kind of animal Only those that could not survive A pair of each “kind” not “species” Average size – small rabbit. Noah could have brought in young which are smaller Animals in diapause / hibernation

Noah’s Ark: A Feasibility Study by John Woodmorappe www. Worldwideflood.com

Entering the Ark Genesis 7:1-9 God instructs Noah to enter the ark (1-5) Noah is 600 when they enter - 7 days before the flood begins

The Flood Begins Genesis 7:10-16 Noah’s 600th year on 2nd month, 17th day Water source: The Fountains of the deep & Floodgates of the sky Rain falls for forty days.

The Flood Begins Genesis 7:10-16 The LORD shut the door – vs. 16 Opportunity given to all until then Noah was a preacher of righteousness (2 Peter 2:5) Either sealed safe inside, or shut out to perish Are you prepared for eternity?

The Extent of the Flood Genesis 7:17-24 Every Mtn. covered 15 cubits (22+ ft) All air breathing land animals died – only those in ark survived Waters prevailed for 150 days

A World-Wide Flood The ark was vital 1 Peter 3:20

A World-Wide Flood 2 Peter 3:3-6 Jesus’ belief – Mt. 24:37f Gen. 9:13

Departing the Ark Genesis 8:1-27 The Flood Stops (vs 1,2) 150 days The Water’s Recede (vs. 3-5) Mtn tops become visible 224 days

Departing the Ark Genesis 8:1-27 The Raven is sent out (vs 7) 265 days The dove is sent out three different times in 7 day intervals (vs. 12) 278days

Departing the Ark Genesis 8:1-27 The ark is opened (vs 13-14) 314 days Noah is instructed to leave the ark One year, 17 days after entering it (vs. 15-19)

After Departure Genesis 8:21-22 Noah offered burnt offerings (vs 20) God promised no future flood & rainbow is the sign of the promise

Conclusons The flood is attacked & the evidence ignored & suppressed because people do not want a God who will judge them You do not avoid the future by trying to ignore it.

Conclusons Are you . . .