The Ark of Noah Gen 5 & 6The Ark of Noah Gen 5 & 6

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The Ark of Noah Gen 5 & 6The Ark of Noah Gen 5 & 6 (Gen 6:8)(Gen 6:8) “But Noah found grace in the “But Noah found grace in the

eyes of the Lord” “Noah was a just man, eyes of the Lord” “Noah was a just man, perfect in his generations, Noah walked perfect in his generations, Noah walked with God” with God”

The Ark of Noah Gen 5 & 6The Ark of Noah Gen 5 & 6 I. The Descendants of Adam (Ch 5) I. The Descendants of Adam (Ch 5) II. The Righteous Enoch (Gen 5:24).II. The Righteous Enoch (Gen 5:24). III. The Sons of God and the daughters of men (Gen III. The Sons of God and the daughters of men (Gen

6:1-4.)6:1-4.) VI. The Corruption of men (Gen 6:5) VI. The Corruption of men (Gen 6:5) V. God Feel sorry for making men (Gen 6: 6-8)V. God Feel sorry for making men (Gen 6: 6-8) IV. The righteous Noah (Gen 6:8-10).IV. The righteous Noah (Gen 6:8-10). IIV. The Ark of Noah (Gen 6:13- 22).IIV. The Ark of Noah (Gen 6:13- 22).

I. The Descendants of Adam Ch 5I. The Descendants of Adam Ch 5

How did we get to Noah.How did we get to Noah. Which year was Noah born? Which year was Noah born? Read Ch 5.Read Ch 5. Which year was the flood?Which year was the flood?

I. The Descendants of Adam Ch 5I. The Descendants of Adam Ch 5

AdamAdam 130130 930930 11 930930

SethSeth 105105 912912 130130 10421042

EnosEnos 9090 905905 235235 11401140

CainanCainan 7070 910910 325325 12351235MahalaleMahalaleelel

6565 895895 395395 12901290

JaredJared 162162 962962 460460 14221422

EnochEnoch 6565 365365 622622 987987MethuselMethuselahah

187187 969969 687687 16561656

LamechLamech 182182 777777 784784 16511651

NoahNoah 500500 950950 10561056 20062006

II. The Righteous Enoch Gen 5:24II. The Righteous Enoch Gen 5:24 Gen 5:24 “And Enoch Gen 5:24 “And Enoch walked with Godwalked with God, and he was , and he was

not not (found),(found), For For God took him”.God took him”. Among this genealogy, there is a Man whose life Among this genealogy, there is a Man whose life

History did not end by the Phrase “And he died”.History did not end by the Phrase “And he died”. We knew of Enoch’s life none than this phrase.We knew of Enoch’s life none than this phrase. Read Hebrew 11:1:7.Read Hebrew 11:1:7. Heb 11:5Heb 11:5 “ “ By faithBy faith Enoch was taken away so that he Enoch was taken away so that he

did not see deathdid not see death, and was not found, because God , and was not found, because God had taken him”had taken him”

II. The Righteous Enoch Gen 5:24II. The Righteous Enoch Gen 5:24 Two very important believes about the 2Two very important believes about the 2ndnd coming: coming:

1. The Dead people will rise again (The Creed).1. The Dead people will rise again (The Creed). Read John 5:28&29Read John 5:28&29

2. 2. Those who are still alive shall be caught up with Those who are still alive shall be caught up with Him in the Clouds.Him in the Clouds.

Read (1 Thessalonians 4:14-17). Read (1 Thessalonians 4:14-17).

II. The Righteous Enoch Gen 5:24II. The Righteous Enoch Gen 5:24 One of the fathers said that: “If the other One of the fathers said that: “If the other

genealogies represent the believing humanity that genealogies represent the believing humanity that enjoyed hope in the promised coming of the savior, enjoyed hope in the promised coming of the savior, to transfer it from death to life, to transfer it from death to life, Enoch RepresentsEnoch Represents members of the church, that will not experience members of the church, that will not experience death by the coming our lord Christ, but “shall be death by the coming our lord Christ, but “shall be caught up with Him in the clouds”.caught up with Him in the clouds”.

II. The Righteous Enoch Gen 5:24II. The Righteous Enoch Gen 5:24 St. St. John Chrysostom John Chrysostom believes that Enoch surpassed believes that Enoch surpassed

Abel in his faith say: You will probably ask: How? Abel in his faith say: You will probably ask: How? Because despite Because despite his coming after himhis coming after him, yet what , yet what happened to Abel happened to Abel did not affect himdid not affect him in a bad way; he in a bad way; he did not say to himself: what is the use of labor. did not say to himself: what is the use of labor. Enoch was great in his faith although he Enoch was great in his faith although he had no role had no role model to followmodel to follow, yet, , yet, he walked righteouslyhe walked righteously with the with the Lord, to become worthy of being taken by Him”Lord, to become worthy of being taken by Him”

Q. Name for me that one of the prophets did not die, Q. Name for me that one of the prophets did not die, but also was taken to heave? but also was taken to heave?

III. III. The Sons of God and the daughters of The Sons of God and the daughters of men (Gen 6:1-4)men (Gen 6:1-4)

“ “ Now it came to, when men began to multiply on the Now it came to, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and the daughters were born to face of the earth, and the daughters were born to them. That the songs of God them. That the songs of God sawsaw the daughters of the daughters of Men, that they are Men, that they are beautifulbeautiful; and they ; and they tooktook wives for wives for themselves of all whom they chose.” themselves of all whom they chose.”

Who are the sons of God & daughters of men?Who are the sons of God & daughters of men? After Cain killed Abel, God gave Adam & Eve a son his After Cain killed Abel, God gave Adam & Eve a son his

name Seth. (Gen 4:25 & 26). Enoch was born.name Seth. (Gen 4:25 & 26). Enoch was born. Seth & his descendants called the songs of God.Seth & his descendants called the songs of God. Cain and his descendants called songs & daughters of Cain and his descendants called songs & daughters of

men.men.

III. III. The Sons of God and the daughters of The Sons of God and the daughters of men (Gen 6:1-4)men (Gen 6:1-4)

From Seth came Noah ________ Abraham From Seth came Noah ________ Abraham _________ David ________ Christ._________ David ________ Christ.

From Seth came the Messiah.From Seth came the Messiah. The lord Blessed Noah with the same The lord Blessed Noah with the same

blessing that he blessed Adam. blessing that he blessed Adam. Read (Gen 9:11)Read (Gen 9:11)

III. III. The Sons of God and the daughters of The Sons of God and the daughters of men (Gen 6:1-4)men (Gen 6:1-4)

“ “ Now it came to, when men began to multiply on Now it came to, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and the daughters were born the face of the earth, and the daughters were born to them. That the songs of God to them. That the songs of God sawsaw the daughters of the daughters of Men, that they are Men, that they are beautifulbeautiful; and they ; and they tooktook wives for wives for themselves of all whom they chose.”themselves of all whom they chose.”

Mixing with others. (The concept of separation)Mixing with others. (The concept of separation) The stage of sinsThe stage of sins Read (Gen 3:6)Read (Gen 3:6) SAW ---------------- Coveted------------ Took SAW ---------------- Coveted------------ Took

VI. The Corruption of men (Gen 6:5,11&12)VI. The Corruption of men (Gen 6:5,11&12) (Gen 6:5) “Then the Lord saw the wickedness (Gen 6:5) “Then the Lord saw the wickedness

of man was great in the earth, and that of man was great in the earth, and that every every intent of the thoughtsintent of the thoughts of his heart was only of his heart was only evilevil continually.” continually.”

(Isaiah 53:6) “We all like sheep have gone (Isaiah 53:6) “We all like sheep have gone astray; we have turned, every one, to his own astray; we have turned, every one, to his own way.”way.”

When Moses went on the mountain to get the When Moses went on the mountain to get the 10 Commandments (Read Ex 32)10 Commandments (Read Ex 32)

V. God Feel sorry for making men (Gen 6: 6-8)V. God Feel sorry for making men (Gen 6: 6-8) (Gen6:7) “For (Gen6:7) “For I am sorryI am sorry that I have made them”. that I have made them”. St. AugustineSt. Augustine see in God proclamation that He was see in God proclamation that He was

sorry that He created man, a way of modestly sorry that He created man, a way of modestly addressing us in our own language, in order to realize addressing us in our own language, in order to realize how far it became impossible to keep our fellowship how far it became impossible to keep our fellowship with God”with God”

(Jeremiah 2:13) “For my people have committed two (Jeremiah 2:13) “For my people have committed two evils: evils: They have forsaken meThey have forsaken me, the fountain of living , the fountain of living water”.water”.

Pope Shenouda said “God loves the sinners, but hates Pope Shenouda said “God loves the sinners, but hates the sin”.the sin”.

V. God Feel sorry for making men V. God Feel sorry for making men (Gen 6: 6-8)(Gen 6: 6-8)

Read (Luke 15:1&2)Read (Luke 15:1&2) (Luke 15:7) “ There will be more joy in heaven over (Luke 15:7) “ There will be more joy in heaven over

one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine persons who need no repentance.”persons who need no repentance.”

Ezekiel 33:9 “ Nevertheless, if you warn the wicked Ezekiel 33:9 “ Nevertheless, if you warn the wicked to turn from his wrong, and he does not turn the his to turn from his wrong, and he does not turn the his way, he shall die in his iniquity”way, he shall die in his iniquity”

IV. The righteous Noah (Gen 6:8-10).IV. The righteous Noah (Gen 6:8-10). (Gen 6:8)(Gen 6:8) “But Noah found “But Noah found gracegrace in the in the eyes of the eyes of the

LordLord” “Noah was a just man, perfect in his ” “Noah was a just man, perfect in his generations, Noah walked with God”generations, Noah walked with God”

The Greek word for The Greek word for “grace”“grace” is probably equivalent to is probably equivalent to the Hebrew word “chesed” meaning the Hebrew word “chesed” meaning “Lovingkindness”. “Lovingkindness”.

This word signifies This word signifies divine favordivine favor or or goodwillgoodwill, also , also means means “That which gives joy”. “That which gives joy”.

It was one of St. Paul’s favorite wordsIt was one of St. Paul’s favorite words

IV. The righteous Noah (Gen 6:8-10).IV. The righteous Noah (Gen 6:8-10). One of the fathers said “In the middle of the One of the fathers said “In the middle of the

darkness of this life, God always find darkness of this life, God always find someone…………..”.someone…………..”.

The story of Sodoms Gen 18:26-31.The story of Sodoms Gen 18:26-31.

Noah walked with GodNoah walked with God Zackarias & Elizabeth. Read Luke 1:6.Zackarias & Elizabeth. Read Luke 1:6. The annunciation to St. Mary.The annunciation to St. Mary. Read Luke 1:28 “ Rejoice …………..”Read Luke 1:28 “ Rejoice …………..”

IIV. The Ark of Noah (Gen 6:13- 22).IIV. The Ark of Noah (Gen 6:13- 22).

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IIV. The Ark of Noah (Gen 6:13- 22).IIV. The Ark of Noah (Gen 6:13- 22). 1. The importance of the ark: (1 Pet 3:20)1. The importance of the ark: (1 Pet 3:20) St. Ambrose “ In the great flood- in the days of Noah- St. Ambrose “ In the great flood- in the days of Noah-

all people died, except for Noah and his family… So, all people died, except for Noah and his family… So, the outer man perishes, but the inner one is the outer man perishes, but the inner one is renewed. This does not only happen in water of renewed. This does not only happen in water of Baptism, but also by the water of repentance, when Baptism, but also by the water of repentance, when the lusts of the flesh perish, and the spirit grows”.the lusts of the flesh perish, and the spirit grows”.

IIV. The Ark of Noah (Gen 6:13- 22).IIV. The Ark of Noah (Gen 6:13- 22). 2. The Material of the Ark:2. The Material of the Ark: St . Ambrose “ You see water, wood and a dove! Do St . Ambrose “ You see water, wood and a dove! Do

not get confused! In the water, the body is emerged not get confused! In the water, the body is emerged to get all its sins cleansed. On the wood, the Lord to get all its sins cleansed. On the wood, the Lord has nailed as He suffered for our sake. ……………”has nailed as He suffered for our sake. ……………”

3. The Dimension of the Ark:3. The Dimension of the Ark: 4. The side door:4. The side door: St. Augustine says “ This, no doubt refers to the St. Augustine says “ This, no doubt refers to the

wound by the spear, in the side of the crucified, wound by the spear, in the side of the crucified, through which through which ……………………………………………………”……………………………………………………”

IIV. The Ark of Noah (Gen 6:13- 22).IIV. The Ark of Noah (Gen 6:13- 22). St. Clement of AlexandriaSt. Clement of Alexandria “ God created man from “ God created man from

dust, renewed him by water, let him grow by His dust, renewed him by water, let him grow by His Spirit, and trained him by the word of adoption and Spirit, and trained him by the word of adoption and salvation, guiding him by the holy commandments, salvation, guiding him by the holy commandments, in order to turn man, born of dust, into a heavenly in order to turn man, born of dust, into a heavenly sanctified being, on His coming”sanctified being, on His coming”

The Ark of Noah Gen 5 & 6The Ark of Noah Gen 5 & 6 I. The Descendants of Adam (Ch 5) I. The Descendants of Adam (Ch 5) II. The Righteous Enoch (Gen 5:24).II. The Righteous Enoch (Gen 5:24). III. The Sons of God and the daughters of men (Gen III. The Sons of God and the daughters of men (Gen

6:1-4.)6:1-4.) VI. The Corruption of men (Gen 6:5) VI. The Corruption of men (Gen 6:5) V. God Feel sorry for making men (Gen 6: 6-8)V. God Feel sorry for making men (Gen 6: 6-8) IV. The righteous Noah (Gen 6:8-10).IV. The righteous Noah (Gen 6:8-10). IIV. The Ark of Noah (Gen 6:13- 22).IIV. The Ark of Noah (Gen 6:13- 22).

The Ark of Noah (Gen 5 & 6)The Ark of Noah (Gen 5 & 6) (Gen 6:8)(Gen 6:8) “But Noah found grace in the “But Noah found grace in the

eyes of the Lord” “Noah was a just man, eyes of the Lord” “Noah was a just man, perfect in his generations, Noah walked perfect in his generations, Noah walked with God” with God”

IIV. The Ark of Noah (Gen 6:13- 22).IIV. The Ark of Noah (Gen 6:13- 22).