Foundations for Life  The Flood

 

Genesis 7:17-8:5; II Peter 3:3-14

Introduction
The author sees the flood as a historical event.
The author is conscious of ___________________.

The story does not have the element of myth as other flood stories do.
Both ___________________ and ___________________ affirm the historicity of the flood.

The rejection of the flood is a historical event that has little to do with the ___________________. It has everything to do with one’s ___________________.

A look at the question: Could a world-wide flood have taken place?
Answering basic questions:
Could an ark be built to hold all the animals?
The ark was around 450 ft. by 75 ft. by 45 ft. high.
The number of species needing to be in the ark was about 35,000 animals.
How did Noah collect the animals?
God did.
May have been where ___________________ instinct birthed.

Animals have a heightened sense of ___________________.

How could eight people take care of all the animals each day?
The animals ___________________ or ___________________.

All animals have a latent power to hibernate or estivate.
Where did all the water come from?
___________________ ___________________.

The ___________________ ___________________ collapsed.

Explanation for the long life of those whose lives before the flood.
Explanation for vegetation in polar region.
Great winds which brought about temperature changes between the polar and equatorial regions.
Earth changes, releasing ___________________ water.

The geological evidence:
The universal belief in a world-wide flood among ancient people groups.
Reports of “Ark” sightings.
What does Noah’s flood mean to us today?
___________________ is real.

God wants people ___________________, and that is why He has delayed judgment.

We must live right.
Be holy
Spread the Gospel.
Conclusion.