God’s Plan Through Israel and the Church – Part 3

For Your Edification and Encouragement

After the fall, mankind’s rebellion didn’t improve—it intensified. The Adamic nature spread like wildfire through the human race. Just six chapters into Genesis, God’s assessment of the world was devastating:

“Then the Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.”
— Genesis 6:5

The earth was filled with violence, and creation was corrupted. But one man stood out—Noah.

Noah Found Grace

“But Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord.”
— Genesis 6:8

God didn’t save Noah because he was perfect. He saved Noah because Noah believed God. In a world filled with wickedness, Noah walked by faith. And because of his faith, God used him to preserve the line of the promised Seed from Genesis 3:15.

The Ark: A Shadow of Christ

God commanded Noah to build an ark—not only to save his family but to preserve the Messianic line and ensure the coming Redeemer. The ark is a beautiful picture of salvation:

• There was only one door (Genesis 6:16). Jesus said, “I am the door” (John 10:9). 
• The ark was covered inside and out with pitch (a picture of atonement). 
• Once inside, God Himself shut the door (Genesis 7:16). 
• Everyone inside the ark was safe. Everyone outside perished. 

A New Beginning

The flood was global. Every living thing outside the ark died. When the waters receded, God made a covenant with Noah and promised never again to destroy the earth with water.

Noah’s three sons—Shem, Ham, and Japheth—would repopulate the earth. And it’s through the line of Shem that God would soon call a man named Abram—setting the next stage in motion.

Why This Matters

The flood reveals two things:

1. God judges sin. He is holy, and He will not ignore wickedness forever.
2. God preserves His promises. Even in judgment, His mercy shines. He made a way of escape through faith.