Sermon Outline: Genesis 6 & 7 - The Ark of Safety ( 8/11/2024 AM Service)







Sermon Outline: Genesis 6 - The Ark of Safety 8/11/2024 AM Service

**We only were able to get audio for this sermon.

1. Introduction:

  • Continuation of the study through the Book of Genesis.
  • Recap of last week's sermon: rampant wickedness on earth, fallen angels procreating with human women, and the resulting abomination in God's sight.
  • Theme: The intentions of men's hearts were evil continually (Genesis 6:5-7).

2. God's Grief Over Humanity:

  • Verses 5-7:
    • The Lord saw great wickedness and was grieved.
    • God's decision to blot out man and other creatures due to their corruption.

3. Noah's Favor with God:

  • Verses 8-10:
    • Amidst the wickedness, Noah found favor in God's eyes.
    • Noah described as righteous, blameless, and walking with God.
  • Application: Call to walk with God despite the wickedness around us.

4. The State of Humanity:

  • Verses 11-13:
    • Earth's corruption and violence.
    • God's determination to end all flesh due to this violence.
  • Modern reflection: Humanity's ongoing violence and bloodthirstiness.

5. God's Plan for Salvation:

  • Verses 14-17:
    • Instruction to Noah to build an ark of gopher wood.
    • Detailed dimensions and purpose of the ark: to keep Noah, his family, and animals safe.
    • John MacArthur's insight: Ark designed to preserve life through the flood.
  • Contemporary relevance: Kentucky's Ark replica as a visual aid.

6. The Covenant with Noah:

  • Verses 18-22:
    • God's covenant with Noah, his family, and all living creatures.
    • Instructions to bring pairs of all creatures into the ark.
    • Noah's obedience to God's command.

7. Spurgeon's Commentary on God's Covenant:

  • Emphasis on God's faithfulness and grace.
  • The ark as a type of salvation, foreshadowing Jesus Christ.
  • The relevance of the ark story to today's world.

8. Judgment and Salvation:

  • Genesis 7:
    • The beginning of the flood.
    • God's instruction for Noah and his family to enter the ark.
    • Verse 16: The Lord shut Noah and his family in the ark.

9. God's Protective Care:

  • Richard Sibbes' insight: God's sovereign grace and protection.
  • Psalm 29:10-11: God's kingship over the flood and blessing of His people.

10. Application:

  • Trusting in God's protection through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ.
  • The promise of strength, protection, and peace amidst life's chaos.

11. Conclusion:

  • The ark of safety in Noah's time parallels the salvation offered through Jesus Christ today.
  • Call to embrace the hope and protection found in Christ amidst the world's wickedness.

Reflection and Follow-Up Questions:

  1. Reflecting on Noah's Righteousness:

    • In Genesis 6:9, Noah is described as a righteous man who walked with God amidst great wickedness. In what ways can we strive to walk with God and maintain righteousness in today's society?

  2. Understanding God's Grief:

    • Genesis 6:6 mentions that the Lord regretted making man and was grieved to His heart. How do you understand God's grief over humanity's wickedness? What impact does this perspective have on how we view our actions and their consequences?

  3. God's Covenant and Salvation:

    • God's covenant with Noah in Genesis 6:18 provided a way of salvation amidst impending judgment. How does this covenant relate to the salvation offered through Jesus Christ today? What steps can we take to ensure we are within the "ark" of God's salvation?

  4. Modern-Day Application of the Ark:

    • The ark served as a physical means of protection for Noah and his family. In what ways can we seek and find God's protection and peace in our current lives? How can we build a spiritual "ark" to safeguard our faith and well-being amidst life's challenges?

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