Genesis 8 | Noah's Flood II
Verse by Verse Bible Study Podcast with Randy Duncan
English - May 16, 2021 23:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsChristianity Religion & Spirituality bible study verse randy duncan jesus god christian christianity learn Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
In this episode, we explore Genesis 8:1-22, where God remembers Noah and begins to recede the floodwaters, fulfilling His covenant. The ark rests on the "mountains of Ararat," indicating a range in modern-day eastern Turkey, southern Russia, and northwest Iran. Noah sends out a raven and a dove to check the receding waters; the dove returns with an olive leaf, symbolizing peace and hope.
After over a year on the ark, Noah and his family disembark, and Noah builds an altar to offer sacrifices, demonstrating his devotion. God promises never to curse the ground or destroy all living creatures again, acknowledging inherent human evil.
This passage highlights the distinction between the clean and unclean (dove and raven), the importance of prioritizing a relationship with God, and serves as a reminder of God's justice and grace. Peter's advice in 2 Peter 3:11 urges us to live holy and godly lives in anticipation of the final judgment. Join us next time as we explore life after the flood.
Intro music - Toby Mac
Outro music - Toby Mac