This study endeavors to cover the receding of the waters, the landing and location of the ark, the significant dates associated with the flood, and the function and meaning of the raven and the dove. All of these subjects and more are examined.
The document discusses the parable of the ten virgins from Matthew 25:1-13. It provides commentary on the parable from Ellen White and other Adventist sources. Some key points made:
- The parable applies to Adventists in the last days as they await Christ's second coming.
- The lamps represent the Word of God, while the oil represents the Holy Spirit.
- The wise virgins studied the Scriptures intensely and received the Holy Spirit, while the foolish lacked the Holy Spirit.
- The parable and its meaning are still applicable today as the church awaits Christ's return.
The document provides an overview of three key events related to the second coming of Christ: 1) Christ's ministry in the heavenly sanctuary, 2) the second coming itself, and 3) the resurrection of the righteous. It discusses what the Bible teaches about each topic, including Christ's role as high priest interceding for humanity in heaven, the signs that will precede His return to earth, and how His resurrection guarantees believers will likewise be resurrected to eternal life. The overall message is one of hope for those awaiting Christ's return and the restoration of all things.
The document summarizes the 10 plagues that God brought upon Egypt through Moses and Aaron as judgments against Pharaoh for refusing to let the Israelites go. Each plague targeted and revealed God's supremacy over an idol or god worshipped by the Egyptians, such as the Nile god Hapy for the plague of blood, and frog goddess Heqet for the plague of frogs. The final plague was the death of all firstborn, from Pharaoh to the lowliest slave, fulfilling God's warning to pass over homes with lamb's blood.
The document discusses the rapture doctrine and whether the Bible teaches it. It summarizes that most denominations teach there will be a secret rapture where faithful Christians are taken away before tribulation. However, the only Bible passage used to support this, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, instead teaches that the dead will be resurrected and living believers will rise together to meet Christ, not be secretly taken away beforehand. The document concludes the rapture teaching was a recent development and the Bible teaches of a single resurrection and judgment of all, not a secret prior rapture.
This document provides an overview of chapters 32-34 of the book of Exodus in the Bible. It summarizes the key events as follows: The Israelites build a golden calf while Moses is on Mount Sinai receiving the Ten Commandments from God. God threatens to destroy the Israelites for their idolatry, but Moses intercedes on their behalf. Upon returning, Moses breaks the stone tablets and punishes the Israelites. God then promises to send an angel with the Israelites into Canaan but says he will not go with them due to their obstinance. Moses asks to see God's glory, and God shields Moses with his hand to protect him before allowing Moses to see his back. God gives Moses new stone tablets with the Ten
This document provides a summary of Revelation 14, which describes three angels' messages. It discusses the 144,000 who remain faithful through trials and go to heaven. The first angel's message calls people to worship God as creator. As this message spreads in the 1800s, it causes division as some embrace it and others reject it. The second angel then announces that Babylon (apostate churches) has fallen for prioritizing worldly pleasures over God. In 1844, the churches began mocking the prophecy of Daniel 8:14. The third angel warns about worshipping the beast and receiving its mark, which will result in eternal torment.
The document provides a summary and interpretation of Revelation chapter 6, which describes the opening of the seven seals of a book by Jesus. Each seal reveals a horse and rider representing a major period in the history of the church. The first four seals depict the early, pure church followed by periods of persecution, corruption through worldliness, and the establishment of the papacy leading to the slaughter of believers. The fifth seal shows martyrs crying out under God's altar. The sixth seal portrays signs in nature and the wicked recognizing Jesus' imminent return. The seventh seal signals silence in heaven as beings depart to gather the redeemed from Earth.
The document contains excerpts from the Bible discussing Jesus Christ's life and ministry. It references his sacrifice on the cross to atone for humanity's sins, his role as the way to God and eternal life, and his promise to prepare a place in heaven for believers. Diagrams are included comparing aspects of the sanctuary services and tabernacle to Jesus' life and salvation offered to mankind.
The document discusses the parable of the ten virgins from Matthew 25:1-13. It provides commentary on the parable from Ellen White and other Adventist sources. Some key points made:
- The parable applies to Adventists in the last days as they await Christ's second coming.
- The lamps represent the Word of God, while the oil represents the Holy Spirit.
- The wise virgins studied the Scriptures intensely and received the Holy Spirit, while the foolish lacked the Holy Spirit.
- The parable and its meaning are still applicable today as the church awaits Christ's return.
The document provides an overview of three key events related to the second coming of Christ: 1) Christ's ministry in the heavenly sanctuary, 2) the second coming itself, and 3) the resurrection of the righteous. It discusses what the Bible teaches about each topic, including Christ's role as high priest interceding for humanity in heaven, the signs that will precede His return to earth, and how His resurrection guarantees believers will likewise be resurrected to eternal life. The overall message is one of hope for those awaiting Christ's return and the restoration of all things.
The document summarizes the 10 plagues that God brought upon Egypt through Moses and Aaron as judgments against Pharaoh for refusing to let the Israelites go. Each plague targeted and revealed God's supremacy over an idol or god worshipped by the Egyptians, such as the Nile god Hapy for the plague of blood, and frog goddess Heqet for the plague of frogs. The final plague was the death of all firstborn, from Pharaoh to the lowliest slave, fulfilling God's warning to pass over homes with lamb's blood.
The document discusses the rapture doctrine and whether the Bible teaches it. It summarizes that most denominations teach there will be a secret rapture where faithful Christians are taken away before tribulation. However, the only Bible passage used to support this, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, instead teaches that the dead will be resurrected and living believers will rise together to meet Christ, not be secretly taken away beforehand. The document concludes the rapture teaching was a recent development and the Bible teaches of a single resurrection and judgment of all, not a secret prior rapture.
This document provides an overview of chapters 32-34 of the book of Exodus in the Bible. It summarizes the key events as follows: The Israelites build a golden calf while Moses is on Mount Sinai receiving the Ten Commandments from God. God threatens to destroy the Israelites for their idolatry, but Moses intercedes on their behalf. Upon returning, Moses breaks the stone tablets and punishes the Israelites. God then promises to send an angel with the Israelites into Canaan but says he will not go with them due to their obstinance. Moses asks to see God's glory, and God shields Moses with his hand to protect him before allowing Moses to see his back. God gives Moses new stone tablets with the Ten
This document provides a summary of Revelation 14, which describes three angels' messages. It discusses the 144,000 who remain faithful through trials and go to heaven. The first angel's message calls people to worship God as creator. As this message spreads in the 1800s, it causes division as some embrace it and others reject it. The second angel then announces that Babylon (apostate churches) has fallen for prioritizing worldly pleasures over God. In 1844, the churches began mocking the prophecy of Daniel 8:14. The third angel warns about worshipping the beast and receiving its mark, which will result in eternal torment.
The document provides a summary and interpretation of Revelation chapter 6, which describes the opening of the seven seals of a book by Jesus. Each seal reveals a horse and rider representing a major period in the history of the church. The first four seals depict the early, pure church followed by periods of persecution, corruption through worldliness, and the establishment of the papacy leading to the slaughter of believers. The fifth seal shows martyrs crying out under God's altar. The sixth seal portrays signs in nature and the wicked recognizing Jesus' imminent return. The seventh seal signals silence in heaven as beings depart to gather the redeemed from Earth.
The document contains excerpts from the Bible discussing Jesus Christ's life and ministry. It references his sacrifice on the cross to atone for humanity's sins, his role as the way to God and eternal life, and his promise to prepare a place in heaven for believers. Diagrams are included comparing aspects of the sanctuary services and tabernacle to Jesus' life and salvation offered to mankind.
The document summarizes the ceremonial laws and practices for sin offerings in the Israelite Sanctuary. It describes 3 types of sins - unintentional, deliberate, and rebellion - and the appropriate sacrifices for each. For any sin, the sinner was to lay hands on the sacrificial victim, transferring their guilt. The blood of the sacrifice would then be taken by the priest to the altar to fully atone for the sin. Jesus' death on the cross fulfilled these ceremonial duties by bearing the guilt of all humanity and interceding for believers before God in heaven. Through faith in Christ, all sins can be forgiven.
John 3:16-36, God Loves The World, Does God Save Everyone, After these things...Valley Bible Fellowship
John Chapter 3:16-36, God’s Great Love; Why did God want to save sinners?; God Wants Everyone Saved; Why Doesn't God Save Everyone?, Universalism; God loves the world; God Is Love; “After these things”; Christ Must Increase In Us; Christ Is Superior; Believe Or Obey; “Has eternal life” is an assurance of salvation
This study addresses several very difficult problems in interpreting this passage: What was the sin of Ham? Why was Canaan judged for Ham's sin? What is meant by the curse on Canaan, that he will be "a servant of servants to his brethren"? What are the blessings of the other two brothers? What does the text mean that "Japheth will dwell in the tents of Shem"?
The document outlines the introduction and theme of Romans 1:1-17, noting that it was written by Paul to the saints in Rome while he was in Corinth between 55-59 AD, and that its overarching theme is that the gospel is God's power to save all who believe, both Jews and Gentiles. Key points covered include details on the author, recipients, place and date of writing, as well as an analysis of the themes and main ideas presented in Romans 1:1-17.
The final sequence of God's Tribulation judgments will be the most severe. Don't be here! Place your faith in the Judge himself, Jesus Christ. Download the entire manuscript, study notes, and handout at BibleStudyDownloads.org (NT sermons link). You may also listen to the audio of this message at http://cicfamily.com/sermon-listing/?tag=Revelation+of+John.
1) Jesus' disciples asked him about the signs of his coming and the end of the age.
2) Jesus responded by describing various signs that would occur, including wars, famines, earthquakes, and persecution of Christians.
3) He warned that these are the beginning of birth pains and that the gospel must be preached throughout the world before the end will come.
This is a slideshow of some of the prophecy illustrations from our website - http://SanctuaryofYeshua.wordpress.com.
You can go there to learn more about the Bible prophecies of Daniel and Revelation and about the Sanctuary, or Tabernacle. The fact that the Bible prophecies have been so accurately fulfilled by history shows that the prophecies which apply to the future will also be very exactly fulfilled. You will find much more about this o the website, as well as an illustrated timeline of all the prophecies in Daniel and Revelation so you can see visually how and when they were/are going to be fulfilled.
This document provides commentary on Revelation 13, which describes two beasts. The first beast rises from the sea, representing the Roman Empire, having aspects of past empires. It exercises power for 1260 years and blasphemes God. The second beast comes from the earth, represented by the United States, with a lamb-like appearance but speaking like a dragon to lead the world to worship the first beast. The document analyzes these symbols and their fulfillment in history.
(Titus 2:11-15) — What would you say is the biggest problem facing the church? If you were honest with yourself, could you say you were as zealous as you ought to be? What is Zeal? Can zeal be bad? — What are we most enthusiastic about? Where are our affections and values directed? - http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/2017_Sermons/2017_03_19_Zealous_For_Good_Works.mp3
The document discusses what the Bible teaches about God the Father. It provides several names used to refer to God the Father, including Lord, God, Father, Almighty, and Jehovah. It lists characteristics of God the Father, such as being above all, the final judge, communicating to man through words, and being both a jealous and loving God. The document presents evidence of God the Father from Adam to Moses, from Moses to the cross through prophets, and from Christ to the end of time. It emphasizes the need to know and obey God the Father based on his guidance in scripture.
You can make a difference - Book of Esther.Robert Tan
1) Esther and Mordecai had a belief that God was guiding their lives and that Esther's position as queen was part of God's plan.
2) They had a sense of destiny and expectancy that even if some Jews perished, God would save his people from the king's order.
3) They fasted and prayed for three days before taking action, showing their submission to God's will and desire for divine blessing.
Acts 14, Half Way Through The Book Of Acts, Paul's 1st. Missionary Journey, t...Valley Bible Fellowship
Acts Chapter 14, Half Way Through The Book Of Acts, Paul's 1st. Missionary Journey, to the Jew first , Iconium, Pisidia, Pamphylia, Lystra, Fasting, refused to believe, blinded unbelievers, signs confirm message
This document provides a verse-by-verse commentary on Daniel chapter 12. It summarizes each verse or section, highlighting the key points and connections to other Bible prophecies. The commentary explains that Daniel chapter 12 outlines the events surrounding Christ's second coming, including the great time of trouble, the resurrection of the righteous and wicked, and the vindication of God's faithful people. It notes that some prophecies were sealed until the time of the end to increase knowledge and understanding among God's wise and purified people.
The document describes events in Genesis chapters 11-14:
- Terah and his family, including Abram, leave Ur of the Chaldeans and settle in Haran. Terah dies in Haran.
- God calls Abram to leave Haran and promises to make him a great nation. Abram takes his family to Canaan. Strife develops between Abram and Lot's herdsmen, so they separate with Lot choosing to live near Sodom.
- Kings from neighboring areas attack Sodom and other cities, taking Lot captive. Abram pursues and defeats the kings, rescuing Lot and the other captives. The King of Sodom meets Abram but Abram refuses to take any of the
THIS MESSAGE SPEAKS ABOUT RIGHTEOUSNESS BY FAITH, THE ATONEMENT, THE SABBATH, THE STATE OF THE DEAD, ETC...THIS ALL HAVE TO DO WITH PRESENT TRUTH MESSAGES WITH REGARD TO THE SANCTUARY, AND WHAT'S TAKING PLACE IN HEAVEN WITH CHRIST BEING OUR HIGH PRIEST.
The document discusses chapters 10-11 of the book of Revelation. It provides commentary on several key passages:
1) Chapter 10 discusses Jesus showing how God's word has opposite effects for believers and unbelievers. It also describes a mighty angel and a little scroll that is sweet but turns sour.
2) Chapter 11 describes how two witnesses will show God's protection of believers and wrath against unbelievers. It identifies the witnesses as two future prophets, possibly Moses and Elijah.
3) The witnesses are killed but then resurrected, ascending to heaven as their enemies watch, showing God's gracious presence for believers. The seventh trumpet sounds God's judgment of unbelievers and praise for his kingdom.
This document discusses the New Covenant as described in the Bible. It notes that the New Covenant was established by God with Israel and extended to all mankind through Jesus Christ. The key provisions of the New Covenant include forgiveness of sins, universal knowledge of God, God's law written on hearts, and an eternal relationship between God and believers. The document explores related Bible passages and argues that the New Covenant brings spiritual blessings to both Jews and Gentiles through faith in Christ.
This document provides a summary of key events in Genesis chapters 1-3, including:
1) God's creation of life and humanity's innocence while in His presence in the garden.
2) The introduction of sin and death through the temptation of Adam and Eve by the serpent. This results in their banishment from the garden and God's presence.
3) The consequences of the fall, including God's questioning of Adam, Eve, and the serpent, curses placed on them, and clothing Adam and Eve with skins instead of their fig leaves.
God Remembers Us In The Storm - Genesis 8David Turner
God Remembers us during the storm and continues to provide for us after the storm. This story of Noah and his family is relevant to our needs as we go through the storms of life. You're welcome use these presentations for your instruction. Download at www.BibleGuy.org
The document provides an overview of Genesis chapters 1-11, with particular focus on chapters 6-9 concerning Noah and the flood narrative. It summarizes key events such as God warning Noah to build an ark, the flood covering the entire earth for 40 days, Noah and the animals entering the ark, the waters prevailing for 150 days, and the ark coming to rest on Mount Ararat. It also discusses interpretations of who the "sons of God" were, God's covenant with Noah never to flood the earth again, Noah getting drunk and cursing Canaan after the flood, and God's blessings on Shem and Japheth.
The document summarizes the ceremonial laws and practices for sin offerings in the Israelite Sanctuary. It describes 3 types of sins - unintentional, deliberate, and rebellion - and the appropriate sacrifices for each. For any sin, the sinner was to lay hands on the sacrificial victim, transferring their guilt. The blood of the sacrifice would then be taken by the priest to the altar to fully atone for the sin. Jesus' death on the cross fulfilled these ceremonial duties by bearing the guilt of all humanity and interceding for believers before God in heaven. Through faith in Christ, all sins can be forgiven.
John 3:16-36, God Loves The World, Does God Save Everyone, After these things...Valley Bible Fellowship
John Chapter 3:16-36, God’s Great Love; Why did God want to save sinners?; God Wants Everyone Saved; Why Doesn't God Save Everyone?, Universalism; God loves the world; God Is Love; “After these things”; Christ Must Increase In Us; Christ Is Superior; Believe Or Obey; “Has eternal life” is an assurance of salvation
This study addresses several very difficult problems in interpreting this passage: What was the sin of Ham? Why was Canaan judged for Ham's sin? What is meant by the curse on Canaan, that he will be "a servant of servants to his brethren"? What are the blessings of the other two brothers? What does the text mean that "Japheth will dwell in the tents of Shem"?
The document outlines the introduction and theme of Romans 1:1-17, noting that it was written by Paul to the saints in Rome while he was in Corinth between 55-59 AD, and that its overarching theme is that the gospel is God's power to save all who believe, both Jews and Gentiles. Key points covered include details on the author, recipients, place and date of writing, as well as an analysis of the themes and main ideas presented in Romans 1:1-17.
The final sequence of God's Tribulation judgments will be the most severe. Don't be here! Place your faith in the Judge himself, Jesus Christ. Download the entire manuscript, study notes, and handout at BibleStudyDownloads.org (NT sermons link). You may also listen to the audio of this message at http://cicfamily.com/sermon-listing/?tag=Revelation+of+John.
1) Jesus' disciples asked him about the signs of his coming and the end of the age.
2) Jesus responded by describing various signs that would occur, including wars, famines, earthquakes, and persecution of Christians.
3) He warned that these are the beginning of birth pains and that the gospel must be preached throughout the world before the end will come.
This is a slideshow of some of the prophecy illustrations from our website - http://SanctuaryofYeshua.wordpress.com.
You can go there to learn more about the Bible prophecies of Daniel and Revelation and about the Sanctuary, or Tabernacle. The fact that the Bible prophecies have been so accurately fulfilled by history shows that the prophecies which apply to the future will also be very exactly fulfilled. You will find much more about this o the website, as well as an illustrated timeline of all the prophecies in Daniel and Revelation so you can see visually how and when they were/are going to be fulfilled.
This document provides commentary on Revelation 13, which describes two beasts. The first beast rises from the sea, representing the Roman Empire, having aspects of past empires. It exercises power for 1260 years and blasphemes God. The second beast comes from the earth, represented by the United States, with a lamb-like appearance but speaking like a dragon to lead the world to worship the first beast. The document analyzes these symbols and their fulfillment in history.
(Titus 2:11-15) — What would you say is the biggest problem facing the church? If you were honest with yourself, could you say you were as zealous as you ought to be? What is Zeal? Can zeal be bad? — What are we most enthusiastic about? Where are our affections and values directed? - http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/2017_Sermons/2017_03_19_Zealous_For_Good_Works.mp3
The document discusses what the Bible teaches about God the Father. It provides several names used to refer to God the Father, including Lord, God, Father, Almighty, and Jehovah. It lists characteristics of God the Father, such as being above all, the final judge, communicating to man through words, and being both a jealous and loving God. The document presents evidence of God the Father from Adam to Moses, from Moses to the cross through prophets, and from Christ to the end of time. It emphasizes the need to know and obey God the Father based on his guidance in scripture.
You can make a difference - Book of Esther.Robert Tan
1) Esther and Mordecai had a belief that God was guiding their lives and that Esther's position as queen was part of God's plan.
2) They had a sense of destiny and expectancy that even if some Jews perished, God would save his people from the king's order.
3) They fasted and prayed for three days before taking action, showing their submission to God's will and desire for divine blessing.
Acts 14, Half Way Through The Book Of Acts, Paul's 1st. Missionary Journey, t...Valley Bible Fellowship
Acts Chapter 14, Half Way Through The Book Of Acts, Paul's 1st. Missionary Journey, to the Jew first , Iconium, Pisidia, Pamphylia, Lystra, Fasting, refused to believe, blinded unbelievers, signs confirm message
This document provides a verse-by-verse commentary on Daniel chapter 12. It summarizes each verse or section, highlighting the key points and connections to other Bible prophecies. The commentary explains that Daniel chapter 12 outlines the events surrounding Christ's second coming, including the great time of trouble, the resurrection of the righteous and wicked, and the vindication of God's faithful people. It notes that some prophecies were sealed until the time of the end to increase knowledge and understanding among God's wise and purified people.
The document describes events in Genesis chapters 11-14:
- Terah and his family, including Abram, leave Ur of the Chaldeans and settle in Haran. Terah dies in Haran.
- God calls Abram to leave Haran and promises to make him a great nation. Abram takes his family to Canaan. Strife develops between Abram and Lot's herdsmen, so they separate with Lot choosing to live near Sodom.
- Kings from neighboring areas attack Sodom and other cities, taking Lot captive. Abram pursues and defeats the kings, rescuing Lot and the other captives. The King of Sodom meets Abram but Abram refuses to take any of the
THIS MESSAGE SPEAKS ABOUT RIGHTEOUSNESS BY FAITH, THE ATONEMENT, THE SABBATH, THE STATE OF THE DEAD, ETC...THIS ALL HAVE TO DO WITH PRESENT TRUTH MESSAGES WITH REGARD TO THE SANCTUARY, AND WHAT'S TAKING PLACE IN HEAVEN WITH CHRIST BEING OUR HIGH PRIEST.
The document discusses chapters 10-11 of the book of Revelation. It provides commentary on several key passages:
1) Chapter 10 discusses Jesus showing how God's word has opposite effects for believers and unbelievers. It also describes a mighty angel and a little scroll that is sweet but turns sour.
2) Chapter 11 describes how two witnesses will show God's protection of believers and wrath against unbelievers. It identifies the witnesses as two future prophets, possibly Moses and Elijah.
3) The witnesses are killed but then resurrected, ascending to heaven as their enemies watch, showing God's gracious presence for believers. The seventh trumpet sounds God's judgment of unbelievers and praise for his kingdom.
This document discusses the New Covenant as described in the Bible. It notes that the New Covenant was established by God with Israel and extended to all mankind through Jesus Christ. The key provisions of the New Covenant include forgiveness of sins, universal knowledge of God, God's law written on hearts, and an eternal relationship between God and believers. The document explores related Bible passages and argues that the New Covenant brings spiritual blessings to both Jews and Gentiles through faith in Christ.
This document provides a summary of key events in Genesis chapters 1-3, including:
1) God's creation of life and humanity's innocence while in His presence in the garden.
2) The introduction of sin and death through the temptation of Adam and Eve by the serpent. This results in their banishment from the garden and God's presence.
3) The consequences of the fall, including God's questioning of Adam, Eve, and the serpent, curses placed on them, and clothing Adam and Eve with skins instead of their fig leaves.
God Remembers Us In The Storm - Genesis 8David Turner
God Remembers us during the storm and continues to provide for us after the storm. This story of Noah and his family is relevant to our needs as we go through the storms of life. You're welcome use these presentations for your instruction. Download at www.BibleGuy.org
The document provides an overview of Genesis chapters 1-11, with particular focus on chapters 6-9 concerning Noah and the flood narrative. It summarizes key events such as God warning Noah to build an ark, the flood covering the entire earth for 40 days, Noah and the animals entering the ark, the waters prevailing for 150 days, and the ark coming to rest on Mount Ararat. It also discusses interpretations of who the "sons of God" were, God's covenant with Noah never to flood the earth again, Noah getting drunk and cursing Canaan after the flood, and God's blessings on Shem and Japheth.
Genesis ch. 7;1 9;17, Ark’s size, go or come, genea, only entrance, God reme...Valley Bible Fellowship
Genesis Chapter 7 documents the biblical account of the Great Flood during Noah's time. Some key points include:
- John MacArthur notes there are over 270 flood stories worldwide that can be traced back to this one global flood event described in Genesis.
- The dimensions and carrying capacity of Noah's Ark are described, showing it was large enough to hold all the animals God commanded Noah to bring.
- God instructs Noah to bring onto the ark 7 pairs of every clean animal and 2 pairs of every unclean animal. The distinction between clean and unclean animals predates the Mosaic Law.
- For 40 days and nights, rain fell heavily as all the springs of the great deep burst open and
This document provides commentary on a passage from the biblical book of Zephaniah, dated to between 640-612 BC. It was a prophecy warning of God's coming judgment on Judah for rampant sin, including idolatry, rejection of God, and lack of conviction about sin. The commentary analyzes themes in Zephaniah related to complete destruction and desolation as punishment for sin, comparing it to the Flood and future judgments. It aims to demonstrate the relevance of Zephaniah's message for societies that accept sin as normal and reject conviction about sin.
The document discusses that the Bible is the most reliable source for truth about the future because:
1) The Bible claims authority as the word of God and was authored by men who spoke from God.
2) The Bible has the greatest reliability based on the number of manuscripts and how close they are to the originals, as well as being correct archaeologically and scientifically.
3) The Bible has 100% accuracy in prophecies about Christ and the destruction of Tyre and Sidon, demonstrating it can foretell the future. Studying end times helps believers prepare for Christ's return and eternity.
The document discusses several key points from the biblical accounts of Adam to Noah:
1) It examines perceived differences between the creation accounts in Genesis 1 and 2, suggesting they provide complementary rather than contradictory perspectives.
2) It outlines important events after the Fall, including the first prophecy of Jesus, God clothing Adam and Eve, and implications of their disobedience.
3) It describes Noah finding favor with God during a time of increasing evil, and highlights details of the massive Ark and global Flood as portrayed in Genesis.
The scripture passage from Daniel 8:14 formed the central pillar of the Adventist faith, which predicted that the sanctuary would be cleansed after 2300 days. Verses 3-4 describe a ram with two horns pushing in all directions and becoming great. Verses 5-8 then describe a male goat that overthrew the ram and became very great until its main horn was broken off. Verses 9-12 depict a small horn that became exceedingly great and took away the daily sacrifice by exalting itself, casting down the sanctuary. Verse 13 asks how long the vision concerning the daily sacrifice and transgression of desolation would last, trampling the sanctuary and host underfoot for 2300 days.
The Noahic Covenant established God's promise to Noah and his descendants after the Great Flood that destroyed the earth. God saw that mankind had become wicked and decided to flood the earth, but spared Noah, his family, and two of every kind of animal by having them enter the ark. The flood lasted over a year before the waters receded. God established the Noahic Covenant, promising to never destroy the earth with a flood again and set the rainbow as the sign of this covenant. The covenant also reaffirmed man's authority over the earth and prohibited the eating of meat with blood in it. It was an unconditional covenant that God made with Noah and all living creatures.
a. How did the Red Sea part?
b. How was the sea bed dry land?
c. What was the meteorological events and how did they tie in?
d. How were the waters as a wall, maybe hundreds of feet high, on each side?
e. How did the water walls collapse, trapping and drowning Pharaoh and his Army?
Noah's ark, after a year at sea, has safely landed. The world he discovered after the flood is quite different from the world he left. A "new world order" has appeared. In Genesis 9:1-7 we learn of the blessing and commands God gives him.
Revelation 7 8 april 29 2012 sermon slides (1)John Smith
The document describes passages from the books of Romans, Joel, 2 Peter, and Revelation. It summarizes Revelation chapter 7, where John sees God sealing 144,000 believers from the tribes of Israel (who are symbolic), and then sees a great multitude from every nation worshiping God. Chapter 8 describes silence in heaven followed by angels sounding seven trumpets, with each trumpet blast bringing destruction to a third of the earth, sea, rivers, or celestial bodies. The document emphasizes that salvation belongs to God and the Lamb alone.
BETTER THAN CREATION
INTRO: GOD’S CRITIQUE OF CREATION= “GOOD”
Gen 1:4
Gen 1:10
Gen 1:12
Gen 1:18
Gen 1:21
Gen 1:25
Gen 1:31
…But, one step above is “Great”.
TEXT: JONAH
I. A GREAT COMMUNITY 1:2
Jonah 3:2
Jonah 3:3
Gen 10:10-12
Zeph 2:13
Zeph 2:15
Nah 3:7
Matt 12:41
II. A GREAT CONCERN 1:4, 12
John 6:18-19
Acts 2:2
Eph 4:14
Acts 27:13-14
2Pet 2:18
III. A GREAT CREATURE 1:17
Matt 12:40
Gen 1:26
Gen 1:28
Gen 9:2
Ps 8:5-6
Ps 8:8-9
IV. A GREAT CONDITION 3:5
V. GREAT CHARITY 4:11, 2
Luke 15:10
Acts 17:30
2Pet 3:9
Rev 2:21
Rev 16:11
CONCLUSION: 1JOHN 1:9-10
Blaming sin on a handicap, a personality trait, environment, or lack of education will not cleanse you from unrighteousness, only confession of sin gains cleansing.
The scripture do not need man’s interpretation of the word, scriptures interprets itself: HaSatan uses the media (TV, Radio, Images,) to broadcast into the minds of the lost, by false angels of light (darnel among the wheat) to deny the scriptures and turn many from the truth,
This document provides a summary and analysis of Revelation chapters 10-11. It discusses four main topics from the text:
1. The angel with the little book symbolizes that there will be no more warnings before judgment comes.
2. John is told to prophesy again, indicating continued preaching of God's message, even if it produces bitterness.
3. The measuring of the temple represents God knowing and protecting his people, the church.
4. The two witnesses symbolize Moses and Elijah, who will continue preaching God's message despite persecution for 1260 days.
1) Four angels are commanded to not harm the earth until 144,000 Jewish evangelists are sealed.
2) 144,000 evangelists (12,000 from each of the 12 tribes of Israel except Dan and Ephraim) are sealed to spread the gospel during the tribulation.
3) A great multitude of martyrs from all nations who died during the tribulation worship before God's throne in heaven.
4) When the seventh seal is opened, there is silence in heaven for about half an hour in anticipation of the coming judgments.
The document discusses the biblical Sabbath, providing several Bible verses that reference the Sabbath being established by God at creation and reaffirmed in the Ten Commandments. It notes that while the antichrist has tried to counterfeit the Sabbath, God gave it as a blessing and that true rest is found in Jesus Christ, who created the Sabbath.
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2. For those of you online post your comments or questions
in the “comment section” on your screen. As time
affords they may be read to the class.
3. Covenant with Noah (6:18-20)
Command to enter the ark (7:1-3)
• 7 days waiting for the flood (7:4-10)
The Lord shuts the door and it rains 40 days and nights (7:15-16)
Waters increase until the mountains are covered (7:18-20)
150 days waters prevail (7:21-24)
God Remembers Noah (8:1)
Chiastic Outline of the Flood Narrative
150 days waters abate (8:3)
Waters decrease until the mountain become visible (8:4-5)
Noah opens the window at the end of 40 days (8:6)
Raven and dove sent out from the ark (8:7-9)
• 7 days waiting for the dove (8:10-12)
Covenant with all flesh (9:8-10)
4. 1.What do you think were some of the difficulties
Noah and his family had to overcome while they
were in the ark?
5. 2. What did God remember in Genesis 8:1? Why?
“God remembered Noah”
“…every living thing”
“…all the animals”
6. 2. What did God remember in Genesis 8:1? Why?
God remembered Abraham & saved Lot (Gen. 19:29)
God remembered Rachael & gave her a child (Gen.
30:22)
God remembered His covenant with the Patriarchs &
delivered Israel (Ex. 2:24)
God remembered Israel & restored Israel (Jer. 2:2)
God remembered sin & punished it (Jer. 14:10)
God remembered Ephraim & extended mercy toward
him (Jer. 31:20)
God remembered Israel & sent Messiah (Lk. 1:54–55)
7. 2. What did God remember in Genesis 8:1? Why?
Genesis 8:1 Then God remembered …
Genesis 7:24 And the waters prevailed on
the earth one hundred and fifty days.
8. 3. Does the fact that God “remembered” imply that
He can forget?
ַרכָז (zākar) – recall, remember
Zachariah – “The Lord remembers”
9. 3. Does the fact that God “remembered” imply that
He can forget?
Psalm 139:1–4 O LORD, You have searched me and
known me. 2 You know my sitting down and my
rising up; You understand my thought afar off. 3 You
comprehend my path and my lying down, And are
acquainted with all my ways. 4 For there is not a
word on my tongue, But behold, O LORD, You know
it altogether.
Job 28:11 He dams up the streams from trickling;
What is hidden he brings forth to light.
10. 4. What caused the flood waters to recede? (8:1)
Compare events recorded in Genesis 1:2 to
those found in 8:1.
Genesis 8:1 Then God remembered Noah,
and every living thing, and all the animals
that were with him in the ark. And God made
a wind to pass over the earth, and the waters
subsided.
ַרּוח (rûaḥ)
11. 4. What caused the flood waters to recede? (8:1)
Compare events recorded in Genesis 1:2 to
those found in 8:1.
ַרּוח (rûaḥ)
Genesis 1:2 The earth was without form, and
void; and darkness was on the face of the
deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over
the face of the waters.
12. 5. What were the two sources of the flood that were
stopped and restrained (v.2)?
Genesis 8:2 The fountains of the deep and
the windows of heaven were also stopped,
and the rain from heaven was restrained.
13. 6. Why do you think God used 5 different Hebrew
words to describe the ebbing of the flood
waters?
a. “subsided” – ְַךכ ָש (šā·ḵǎḵ) recede, assuaged
b. “stopped” – ַרכָס (sā·ḵǎr) closed, shut
c. “restrained” – ָאלָכ (kā·lāʾ) (2) withhold, refuse; the rain
restrained in in this verse reversed the downpouring
of rain in 7:12.
d. “receded continually” – שּוב (šûḇ) returned, make
linear motion back to a point previously departed (3)
e. “abated” – רֵסָח (ḥā·sēr) decreased, go down, lowered
14. 7. How long before the waters abated or decreased
(v.3)?
Genesis 8:3 And the waters receded
continually from the earth. At the end of the
hundred and fifty days the waters decreased.
5 x 30 day months
15. 8. What is the Hebrew word for “rest”? What is its
significance to you?
ַנּוח Noah(nûaḥ)
Matthew 11:28 Come to Me, all you who labor
and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
16. 9. When did the ark come to rest (v.4)?
Genesis 8:4 Then the ark rested in the 7th month,
the 17th day of the month, on the mountains of
Ararat.
17. No. Hebrew months Length
1 Nisan 30
2 Iyar 29
3 Sivan 30
4 Tammuz 29
5 Av 30
6 Elul 29
7 Tishrei 30
8 Marcheshvan (or Cheshvan) 29/30
9 Kislev 30/29
10 Tevet 29
11 Shevat 30
12 Adar 29
Total
353, 354 or
355
18. 10. Where did the ark rest (v.4)?
Genesis 8:4 Then the ark rested in the 7th month,
the 17th day of the month, on the mountains of
Ararat.
רַה (hǎr) mountains or mountain range.
Note the word “mountains” is plural
22. 10. Where did the ark rest?
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Mount+Ararat/@39.6493276,44.2556127,11.
08z/data=!4m8!1m2!2m1!1sMountain+Peak!3m4!1s0x4014d232638342ad:0xaaa6fa
54b6b1247c!8m2!3d39.7024393!4d44.2990761
Genesis 8:4 …on the
mountains of Ararat.
But, where are the
Ararat Mountains?
24. 2 Kings 19:37 Now it came to pass, as he (king
Sennacherib of Assyria) was worshiping in the temple
of Nisroch his god, that his sons Adrammelech and
Sharezer struck him down with the sword; and they
escaped into the land of Ararat.
Sightings of Ararat
Jeremiah 51:27 Set up a banner in the land, blow the
trumpet among the nations! Prepare the nations against
her [Babylon], call the kingdoms together against her:
Ararat, Minni, and Ashkenaz.
25. Sightings of Noah’s ark on Mount Ararat?
766 “The Cloister of the Ark” built
1271 Marco Polo in journals of his journey to China
1916 Russian Imperial Air Force officers
1917 Tsar Nicholas II sent two corps of engineers
1959 Turkish Air Force conducted an aerial survey
1960 Turkish army pilot and a liaison officer
1972 Earth Research Technical Satellite
1980s James Irwin former NASA astronaut
2010 Randal Price, World of the Bible Ministries
26. Ancient Citations of
Noah’s ark on Mount Ararat:
[400 BC – 1400s AD]
Berossus
Samaritan Pentateuch
Targums
Josephus
Nicholas of Damascus
Hippolytus
Eusebius
Pershita
Fautus of Byzantium
Epiphanius
Isidore of Seville
Eutychius
Al Masudi
Ibn Haukal
Zarariys Kazwine
Benjamin of Tudela
27. 11. What is the significance of Ararat?
ארר ('arar) = to curse; רטט (retet), trembling, panic
+
רטה (rata), wring out (Job 16:11)
A word that, according to BDB Theological Dictionary
may have to do with ירט (yarat), precipitate, or be
headlong, contrary
28. 11. What is the significance of Ararat?
Assyrian – Urartu
Greek – Ἀρμενία (Armenia)
Turkish – Agri Dagh = “Mountain of Pain”
Local tribesmen – Kohl Nu = “Mountain of Noah”
29. 11. What is the significance of Ararat?
Headwaters of the Tigris & Euphrates Rivers
30. 12. When were the tops of the mountains seen?
Genesis 8:5 And the waters decreased continually
until the tenth month. In the tenth month, on the
first day of the month, the tops of the mountains
were seen.
31. 13. When did Noah open the window?
Genesis 8:6 So it came to pass, at the end of forty
days, that Noah opened the window of the ark
which he had made.
32. 14. If Noah opened the window in the ark then why
did he send out a raven and a dove?
Genesis 8:7-8 Then he sent out a raven, which kept
going to and fro until the waters had dried up from
the earth. He also sent out from himself a dove, to
see if the waters had receded from the face of the
ground.
33. 15. Describe the differences between a raven and a
dove.
a black bird
a wild bird
an unclean bird
God feeds the ravens
a white bird
can be domesticated
a clean animal
often used in sacrifice
symbol of the Holy Spirit
34. 16. What did the raven do?
Genesis 8:7 Then he sent out a raven, which kept
going to and fro until the waters had dried up from
the earth.
שּוב (šûḇ) going out and returning
35. 17. When did Noah send the dove out of the ark?
Genesis 8:8 He also sent out from himself a dove, to
see if the waters had receded from the face of the
ground.
36. 18. Why did Noah send a dove?
Genesis 8:8 He also sent out from himself a dove, to
see if the waters had receded from the face of the
ground.
37. 19. What did the dove find?
Genesis 8:9 But the dove found no resting place
for the sole of her foot, and she returned into the
ark to him, for the waters were on the face of the
whole earth. So he put out his hand and took
her, and drew her into the ark to himself.
ַנֹוחָמ(mānôȟ) resting place, a perch
38. 19. What did the dove find?
Arnold Fruchtenbaum writes, “Doves will only
land on objects that are dry and clean, and there
was as of yet no dryness. The result was: She
returned unto him to the ark; and the reason was:
for the waters were on the face of the whole
earth. Doves prefer valleys rather than mountains,
so the dove chooses not to rest on a mountain
peak as the raven did. Its return showed that the
valleys were still flooded.”
39. 20. Where did the dove go?
Genesis 8:9 But the dove found no resting place
for the sole of her foot, and she returned into the
ark to him, for the waters were on the face of the
whole earth. So he put out his hand and took
her, and drew her into the ark to himself.
40. 21. How long before Noah sent the dove out again?
Genesis 8:10 And he waited yet another seven
days, and again he sent the dove out from the ark.
41. 22. On which trip did the dove return with “a freshly
plucked olive leaf”?
Genesis 8:11 Then the dove came to him in the
evening, and behold, a freshly plucked olive leaf was
in her mouth; and Noah knew that the waters had
receded from the earth.
“freshly plucked” – ף ָרָ(טṭā·rāp̄)
plants were growing again
42. 23. What does the olive branch symbolize in the
Bible and to us today?
St Augustine wrote in On Christian Doctrine that,
"perpetual peace is indicated by the olive branch
which the dove brought with it when it returned to
the ark."
46. 2 Timothy 1:9 who has saved us and called us with
a holy calling, not according to our works, but
according to His own purpose and grace which was
given to us in Christ Jesus before time began,
Ephesians 1:4 just as He chose us in Him before the
foundation of the world, that we should be holy and
without blame before Him in love,
Ephesians 1:7 In Him we have redemption through
His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the
riches of His grace
47. 2 Corinthians 5:21 For He made Him who knew no
sin to be sin for us, that we might become the
righteousness of God in Him.
Galatians 3:26 For you are all sons of God
through faith in Christ Jesus.
2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ,
he is a new creation; old things have passed away;
behold, all things have become new.
Philippians 4:19 And my God shall supply all your
need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
48. 1 Corinthians 15:22 For as in Adam all die, even so
in Christ all shall be made alive.
Romans 8:38–39 For I am persuaded that neither
death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers,
nor things present nor things to come, 39 nor height
nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to
separate us from the love of God which is in Christ
Jesus our Lord.
Philippians 4:7 and the peace of God, which
surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts
and minds in Christ Jesus.
49. 1 Peter 3:20–21 …when once the Divine
longsuffering waited in the days of Noah,
while the ark was being prepared, in which
a few, that is, eight souls, were saved
through water. 21 There is also an antitype
which now saves us—baptism (not the
removal of the filth of the flesh, but the
answer of a good conscience toward God),
through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
50. 1 Corinthians 15:20–21 But now Christ is
risen from the dead, and has become the
firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.
21 For since by man came death, by Man
also came the resurrection of the dead.
51. 24. What did Noah learn from the dove's second trip?
Genesis 8:11 Then the dove came to him in the
evening, and behold, a freshly plucked olive leaf
was in her mouth; and Noah knew that the waters
had receded from the earth.
52. 25. When did Noah send the dove out for the third
time?
Genesis 8:12 So he waited yet another seven
days and sent out the dove, which did not return
again to him anymore.
53. 26. What happened to the dove (v.12)?
Genesis 8:12 So he waited yet another seven
days and sent out the dove, which did not return
again to him anymore.
54. 27. How many times did Noah send the dove (vs.8-
12)? __ Explain the significance of your answer.
Do you agree with Arnold Fruchtenbaum’s
explanation? Do you agree with Freeman &
Chadwick explanation?
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55.
56.
57. Fruchtenbaum, A. G. (2008). Ariel’s Bible commentary: the book of Genesis
(1st ed., p. 177). San Antonio, TX: Ariel Ministries.
58. Freeman, J. M., & Chadwick, H. J. (1998). Manners & customs of the Bible (p. 16)
59. 28. When were the waters dried up from the earth?
Genesis 8:13 And it came to pass in the six
hundred and first year, in the first month, the
first day of the month, that the waters were
dried up from the earth; and Noah removed the
covering of the ark and looked, and indeed the
surface of the ground was dry.
61. Noah’s ark rests on the earth (Gen. 8:4).
Israel passed through the Red Sea (Ex. 15).
Feast of First Fruits celebrated (Lev. 23:11).
The manna stopped on the 16th of Nisan
and on the 17th Israel feasted on the new
grain of the promised land (Josh. 5:10-12).
Haman executed (Esth. 3:1-12; 4:16; 5:1).
Jesus’ resurrection (Jn. 20:1).
62. Tops of Mtns. seen
(8:5)
Ark rested (8:4)
Raven sent (8:6-7)
1st Dove returns
(8:8-9)
3rd Dove no return
(8:8-12)
2 1
7
3
4
5
6
8
9
10
11
12
Noah removes covering (8:13)
17
1
11
18
2nd Dove returns
(8:10)
25
2
127Noah disembarks
(8:14)
63. 29. According to the New Scofield Reference Bible
how long was Noah in the ark, from the day he
and his family entered the ark until he and his
family disembarked? Do you agree? Why?
“The actual elapsed time was exactly a solar
year. This is established by multiplying the
12 months, of 7:11 and 8:14, the 29½ days
which comprise a lunar month. The total is
354 days. Add 11 day (17th to 27th of 2nd
month, 7:11 and 8:14) – a total of 365 days,
a solar year.”
64. Event Ref. Mo. Day* #** Description
Family enters the ark 7:7–9 2 10 0 Waited in the
ark 7 daysRain begins 7:11 2 17 7
Rain stops—water keeps pouring 7:12 3 27 40
Water continues
for 150 days
Ark settles on mountain.
Water stops rising
7:24 7 17 110
Water begins to settle 8:4 8 27 40 ---
Ark on dry land
Mountain tops exposed
8:5 10 1 34
Water recedes
in 150 days.
Raven—no return 8:6–7 11 11 40
First dove—returns 8:8–9 11 18 7
Second dove—returns with leaf 8:10 11 25 7
Third dove—no return 8:12 12 2 7
Water receded 8:12 12 17 29 ---
Noah removes the covering 8:13 1 1 57
Earth dry in 57
days
Noah opens the door and
disembarks
8:14 2 27
Days***
0
7
47
157
197
231
271
278
285
292
321
378
65. 30. What did Noah remove? Explain its significance.
Genesis 8:13 And it came to pass in the six hundred
and first year, in the first month, the first day of the
month, that the waters were dried up from the
earth; and Noah removed the covering of the ark
and looked, and indeed the surface of the ground
was dry.
66. If the mountains can be seen, but the dove
couldn't rest because water covered the face of
the whole earth, how can we interpret "face of
the whole earth" or "kol erets" to every mean
something of a global capacity.
It is my current understanding that "erets",
"adamah", etc...never refers to "Exhaustive
Totality". I can give example upon example of
the times that kol erets speaks of local or
compartmentalized, never totality.
Question from
Jayson
67. Genesis 2:6 a mist went up from the earth (ʾě·rěṣ)
and watered the whole face of the ground (adamah).
Answer
To the question of the meaning of
ץ ֶר ֶא (ʾě·rěṣ) & הָמֲָדא (ʾǎḏā·māh)
(ʾě·rěṣ).
Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the
heavens and the earth
Genesis 9:11 Thus I establish My covenant with
you: Never again shall all flesh be cut off by the
waters of the flood; never again shall there be a
flood to destroy the earth (ʾě·rěṣ).
68. Strong’s: ʾě·rěṣ
Hebrew root:
“ra” = firm
a. earth
1. whole earth (as opposed to a part)
2. earth (as opposed to heaven)
3. earth (inhabitants)
b.land
1. country, territory
2. district, region
3. tribal territory
4. piece of ground
5. land of Canaan, Israel
c. ground, surface of the earth
1. ground
2. soil
Answer
To the question of the meaning of
ץ ֶר ֶא (ʾě·rěṣ) & הָמֲָדא (ʾǎḏā·māh)
69. Answer
to the question of how far the dove could travel
• The dove or pigeon has an innate homing ability
(it is believed) using magnetoreception. Is it
relatively easy to breed homing these birds
because they repeatedly found their way home
over long distances.
• Flights as long as 1,800 km (1,100 miles) have
been recorded by birds in competitive pigeon
racing. Their average flying speed over moderate
640 km (400 miles) distances is around 80 km/h
(50 miles per hour) but speeds of up to 140 km/h
(90 miles per hour) have been observed in top
racers.
70. How does 8:13-14 fit into the picture? Are these
verses saying that there was no water to be
found anywhere on the earth. Now the whole
earth is a desert wasteland?
Is it totality of the globe when the water covered
the earth, but it's only local or compartmentalized
when it refers to the drying?
Questions from
Jayson
71. 31. What did Noah see?
Genesis 8:13 And it came to pass in the six hundred
and first year, in the first month, the first day of the
month, that the waters were dried up from the
earth; and Noah removed the covering of the ark
and looked, and indeed the surface of the ground
was dry.
הָמֲָדא(ʾǎḏā·māh)
soil, dust
שֵָבי (yā·ḇēš)
dry up, be dry, be withered,
be shriveled up
72. 32. When was the earth dry?
Genesis 8:14 And in the second month, on the
twenty-seventh day of the month, the earth was
dried.
ץ ֶר ֶא (ʾě·rěṣ)
world, earth
שֵָבי (yā·ḇēš)
dry up, be dry, be withered,
be shriveled up
73. 33. Why does verse 15 refer to “God”, but in verses
7:1 and 7:16 reference is made to the “Lord”?
Genesis 8:15 Then God (ים ֱִֹלהא ʾělō·hîm) spoke to
Noah, saying,
Genesis 7:1 Then the LORD said to Noah, “Come
into the ark…”
Genesis 7:16 …and the LORD (יהוה yhwh) shut him in.
Genesis 8:1 Then God remembered Noah…
74. 34. What did God tell Noah to do?
Genesis 8:15–16 Then God spoke to Noah,
saying, 16 “Go out of the ark, you and your wife,
and your sons and your sons’ wives with you.
Matthew 28:19–20 Go therefore and make disciples
of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the
Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20
teaching them to observe all things that I have
commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even
to the end of the age.” Amen.
75. 35. What was Noah to bring out of the ark?
Genesis 8:17 Bring out with you every living
thing of all flesh that is with you: birds and cattle
and every creeping thing that creeps on the
earth, so that they may abound on the earth, and
be fruitful and multiply on the earth.”
76. 36. What were the living things to do on the earth?
Genesis 8:17 Bring out with you every living
thing of all flesh that is with you: birds and cattle
and every creeping thing that creeps on the
earth, so that they may abound on the earth, and
be fruitful and multiply on the earth.”
77. 37. Who went out of the ark in verse 18?
Genesis 8:18 So Noah went out, and his sons
and his wife and his sons’ wives with him.
• Noah
• his (3) sons
• his wife
• his sons’ (3) wives
• birds
• cattle
• every creeping thing
78. 38. What went out of the ark in verse 19?
Genesis 8:19 Every animal, every creeping thing,
every bird, and whatever creeps on the earth,
according to their families, went out of the ark.
79. 39. What did Noah build? What is unique about what
he built?
Genesis 8:20 Then Noah built an altar to the LORD,
and took of every clean animal and of every clean
bird, and offered burnt offerings on the altar.
80. What is an altar?
Genesis 8:20 Then Noah built an altar to the LORD,
ַחְֵבז ִמ (miz·bēaḥ) place of slaying the victim
81. 40. What animal did Noah most likely offer up to
God? Why?
Genesis 8:20 Then Noah built an altar to the
LORD, and took of every clean animal and of
every clean bird, and offered burnt offerings on
the altar.
82. 41. What did the Lord smell?
Genesis 8:21 And the LORD smelled a soothing
aroma.
ַיח ִר (rîaḥ) the sense to distinguish odors
or aromas
Ephesians 5:2 And walk in love, as Christ also has
loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a
sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.
83. 42. What two things did the Lord say He would not
do again?
Genesis 8:21 And the LORD smelled a soothing
aroma. Then the LORD said in His heart, “I will
never again curse the ground for man’s sake,
although the imagination of man’s heart is evil
from his youth; nor will I again destroy every living
thing as I have done.
84. Romans 8:19–21 For the earnest expectation of
the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the
sons of God. 20 For the creation was subjected to
futility, not willingly, but because of Him who
subjected it in hope; 21 because the creation itself
also will be delivered from the bondage of
corruption into the glorious liberty of the
children of God.
85. 43. What did the Lord say that man's heart was like?
Genesis 8:21 And the LORD smelled a soothing
aroma. Then the LORD said in His heart, “I will
never again curse the ground for man’s sake,
although the imagination of man’s heart is evil
from his youth; nor will I again destroy every living
thing as I have done.
86. 44. Explain the meaning of the phrase “as long as
the earth remains.”
Genesis 8:22 “While the earth remains,
seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, winter and
summer, and day and night shall not cease.”
87. 45. What will not cease while the earth remains?
Genesis 8:22 “While the earth remains,
seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, winter
and summer, and day and night shall not
cease.”
Just as later “God remembered [wayyizkōr ʾelōhîm] his covenant” (Ex. 2:24) and sent “a strong east wind” (berûah qāḏîm ʿazzāh) to dry up the waters before his people (Exod 14:21) so that they “went through … on dry ground [bayyabbāšāh v.22],” so also in the story of the Flood we read that “God remembered” (wayyizkōr ʾelōhîm) those in the ark and sent a “wind” (rûah ʿal-hāʾāreṣ) over the waters so that his people might come out on “dry ground” (yāḇešāh hāʾāreṣ vv.13–14). Sailhamer, J. H. (1990). Genesis. In F. E. Gaebelein (Ed.), The Expositor’s Bible Commentary: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers (Vol. 2, p. 89). Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House.
Just as later “God remembered [wayyizkōr ʾelōhîm] his covenant” (Ex. 2:24) and sent “a strong east wind” (berûah qāḏîm ʿazzāh) to dry up the waters before his people (Exod 14:21) so that they “went through … on dry ground [bayyabbāšāh v.22],” so also in the story of the Flood we read that “God remembered” (wayyizkōr ʾelōhîm) those in the ark and sent a “wind” (rûah ʿal-hāʾāreṣ) over the waters so that his people might come out on “dry ground” (yāḇešāh hāʾāreṣ vv.13–14). Sailhamer, J. H. (1990). Genesis. In F. E. Gaebelein (Ed.), The Expositor’s Bible Commentary: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers (Vol. 2, p. 89). Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House.
Dean Jorgensen (111021) “I flew past Mt. Ararat today on my way from Adana, Turkey to Hong Kong. It’s never been this clear, I’ve never been this close. The view is looking to the south from the north. I confirmed with ATC that, it was in fact Ararat. It was a beautifully clear day flying across the “stans” and China until it got dark.”
If the survivors of the flood journeyed from the east, they would have come from the land in the direction of present-day, central Iran. Some Bibles have different translations for this verse: "journeyed in the east" or "eastward," which adds confusion to the actual direction from where the survivors of the flood traveled. Dr. Roy Knuteson, Ph.D. in New Testament Greek writes:
The Septuagint translation of the Hebrew Bible into Greek in 250 BC reads: from the east. This is significant since these Greek-speaking Hebrews knew the exact equivalent of the Hebrew into the Greek and chose a preposition (apo) that only means "from," not "in," or "towards," or "eastward." I would, therefore, choose the KJV translation for the correct rendering and head for the east of Babylon for the mountain with the Ark.
Nobody knows precisely where Ararat is, but in the days of Hezekiah people still did, as the assassins of king Sennacherib of Assyria were reported to have fled there.
Most evidence and sightings are based on locations on Mt. Ararat. As the Christian religion spread in the first century, the Christians of Apamea, in Phrygia, built the monastery of the ark, where a feast was celebrated annually to commemorate Noah's disembarking. [Lafort, Remy, Censor. Entry for 'Noah's Ark'. The Catholic Encyclopedia. http://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/tce/n/noahs-ark.html. Robert Appleton Company. New York. 1914.]
Marco Polo, in journals of his journey to China in 1271, wrote, "In the heart of Greater Armenia is a high mountain, shaped like a cube (or cup), on which Noah's ark is said to have rested, whence it is called the Mountain of Noah's Ark." Identifying the place as Mt. Ararat, Marco Polo wrote, "On the summit the snow lies so deep all the year round that no one can ever climb it; this snow never entirely melts, but new snow is for ever falling on the old, so that the level rises."
Several ark sightings on Mt. Ararat occurred during the twentieth century, though none of them have been documented well enough to satisfy skeptics. During a thaw in the summer of 1916, according to one account, a Russian Imperial Air Force lieutenant noticed a half-frozen lake in a gully on the side of Mt. Ararat. World War I was raging and the Russian pilot was flying high-altitude tests to observe Turkish troop movements. Flying nearer to the lake, he saw half the hull of some sort of ship poking out above the lake surface. He reported it to his captain. The captain was flown over the site. Believing it was Noah's Ark, preserved because it was encased in ice most of the year, the captain sent a report to the Russian tsar at St. Petersburg. The tsar sent two corps of engineers up the mountain. It was nearly a month before the ark was reached.
Measurements by the engineers were allegedly taken and drawings and photographs were made, but none of those were ever officially documented. According to accounts, the photographs and reports were sent by courier to the attention of the tsar, but Nicholas II (1868–1918) apparently never received them. The Russian Revolution was underway in 1917, and the results of the investigation were never reported publicly.
According to another story, the Turkish Air Force in 1959 conducted an aerial survey of the Ararat region. A photograph revealed the outline of a ship on one of the lower slopes of Mt. Ararat (just over 6,000 feet). The ship's dimensions were similar, though somewhat larger, than those of the ark. Another alleged aerial sighting was made in 1960. A Turkish army pilot and a liaison officer reported seeing evidence of an enormous, rectangular barge on the southeast slope at about 13,000 feet altitude.
A photograph taken in 1972 by the Earth Research Technical Satellite (ERTS) revealed an unusual feature at 14,000 feet on Mt. Ararat. It was reported to be the same size as the ark. The existence of the photograph is disputed, however. Even if it does exist in the files of a U.S. government agency, it has apparently been given no special designation to accommodate search requests: a request for "satellite image of ark," for example, brings the reply, "no responsive records.”
In the 1980s, former NASA astronaut James Irwin participated in expeditions up the mountain, bringing much publicity to the search for the ark. He found only the remnants of abandoned skis. With the breakup of the former Soviet Union, expeditions up the mountain intensified during the 1990s. Previously, expeditions were considered a security threat by the Soviet government because the region bordered the former Soviet Union.
The search for Noah's Ark continues, as do questions concerning how best to understand the story of Noah and the ark: should the Bible's description of the ark, the extent of the deluge, and the capability of lodging every species of animal and bird be taken literally, or is the message most important? The deluge occurred, according to the Bible, because God had become disgusted with the wickedness of humankind. Those searching for the ark with the hope of making great profits probably missed that most enduring legacy of the story, a moral that persists regardless of whether or not physical remnants of the ark have been, or can be, found.
Zarariys ben Muhammad al Kazwine
Elwell, W. A., & Comfort, P. W. (2001). In Tyndale Bible dictionary (p. 100). Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House Publishers.
Following the murder of their father, the sons of Sennacherib fled to the “land of Ararat” (2 Kgs. 19:37 = Isa. 37:38). In Jeremiah’s oracle against Babylon the kingdom of Ararat is summoned by God, along with neighboring nations (Jer. 51:27).
Atkinson, K. (2000). Ararat. In D. N. Freedman, A. C. Myers, & A. B. Beck (Eds.), Eerdmans dictionary of the Bible (p. 87). Grand Rapids, MI: W.B. Eerdmans.
In the first century B.C.E., native Armenians of the region routinely declared that remnants of the ark could still be seen. The same declaration was made in the thirteenth century, as recorded in the notes of adventurer Marco Polo (1254–1324). Armenians told him of the ark as he crossed through the region during travels that took him as far east as China from his native Venice, Italy. Several claims of sightings of the ark in the twentieth century make it a modern-day mystery as well.
There are a surprising number of key events in Israel’s history that occurred on this exact date. The 17th of Nisan (the first month in the religious calendar) is a very key date associated with resurrection! Here is a list of the events that occurred on this day:
Noah’s ark comes through the waters and rests on the earth for the first time bringing new life to Noah and his family on the 17th of Nisan.
The feast of firstfruits (symbolising new life) would occur on the first Sunday after Passover (Passover was on the 14th of Nisan (Ex 12) so any time this falls on a Thursday, the feast of firstfruits was on the 17th of this month).
Israel came through the Red Sea on the 17th of Nisan having left at Passover on the 14th. For them this was death to their old life (with the drowning of the Egyptians) and resurrection to a new life in God on the 17th!
The manna which had fed the nation of Israel for the 40 years in the wilderness stopped on the 16th of Nisan and from the 17th onwards Israel feasted on the new grain of the promised land (Josh 5:10-12). This again is a picture of the new life that came on the 17th!
The death sentence hung over the entire Israelite nation as their sworn enemy, Haman, had convinced the king to sign a decree to destroy them (Esther 3:1-12). The decree went out on the 13th Nisan (Esther 3:12). Esther then proclaimed a three day fast (Esther 4:16) for the 14th, 15th and 16th. On the 3rd day (5:1) Esther approached the king saying to herself ‘If I perish, I perish!’ (an attitude of death or resurrection… it’s in God’s hands!) On the 17th Nisan, the tables were turned on the enemy Haman and instead of the Jews being destroyed, his own life was taken!
There are a surprising number of key events in Israel’s history that occurred on this exact date. The 17th of Nisan (the first month in the religious calendar) is a very key date associated with resurrection! Here is a list of the events that occurred on this day:
Noah’s ark comes through the waters and rests on the earth for the first time bringing new life to Noah and his family on the 17th of Nisan.
The feast of firstfruits (symbolising new life) would occur on the first Sunday after Passover (Passover was on the 14th of Nisan (Ex 12) so any time this falls on a Thursday, the feast of firstfruits was on the 17th of this month).
Israel came through the Red Sea on the 17th of Nisan having left at Passover on the 14th. For them this was death to their old life (with the drowning of the Egyptians) and resurrection to a new life in God on the 17th!
The manna which had fed the nation of Israel for the 40 years in the wilderness stopped on the 16th of Nisan and from the 17th onwards Israel feasted on the new grain of the promised land (Josh 5:10-12). This again is a picture of the new life that came on the 17th!
The death sentence hung over the entire Israelite nation as their sworn enemy, Haman, had convinced the king to sign a decree to destroy them (Esther 3:1-12). The decree went out on the 13th Nisan (Esther 3:12). Esther then proclaimed a three day fast (Esther 4:16) for the 14th, 15th and 16th. On the 3rd day (5:1) Esther approached the king saying to herself ‘If I perish, I perish!’ (an attitude of death or resurrection… it’s in God’s hands!) On the 17th Nisan, the tables were turned on the enemy Haman and instead of the Jews being destroyed, his own life was taken!
There are a surprising number of key events in Israel’s history that occurred on this exact date. The 17th of Nisan (the first month in the religious calendar) is a very key date associated with resurrection! Here is a list of the events that occurred on this day:
Noah’s ark comes through the waters and rests on the earth for the first time bringing new life to Noah and his family on the 17th of Nisan.
The feast of firstfruits (symbolising new life) would occur on the first Sunday after Passover (Passover was on the 14th of Nisan (Ex 12) so any time this falls on a Thursday, the feast of firstfruits was on the 17th of this month).
Israel came through the Red Sea on the 17th of Nisan having left at Passover on the 14th. For them this was death to their old life (with the drowning of the Egyptians) and resurrection to a new life in God on the 17th!
The manna which had fed the nation of Israel for the 40 years in the wilderness stopped on the 16th of Nisan and from the 17th onwards Israel feasted on the new grain of the promised land (Josh 5:10-12). This again is a picture of the new life that came on the 17th!
The death sentence hung over the entire Israelite nation as their sworn enemy, Haman, had convinced the king to sign a decree to destroy them (Esther 3:1-12). The decree went out on the 13th Nisan (Esther 3:12). Esther then proclaimed a three day fast (Esther 4:16) for the 14th, 15th and 16th. On the 3rd day (5:1) Esther approached the king saying to herself ‘If I perish, I perish!’ (an attitude of death or resurrection… it’s in God’s hands!) On the 17th Nisan, the tables were turned on the enemy Haman and instead of the Jews being destroyed, his own life was taken!