Genesis 9 :: Solemn Oath

Reader:

Jesus Christ became a servant for the truth of God, to confirm the promises, that we might glorify God for His mercy (Rom 15:8-9).

God has established multiple covenants with His creation – specifically with man.

In all His promises we see the high value God places on the life of man, for in the image of God He made man. We see His love. We see His mercy. We see His covering.

Ultimately, we see Jesus. For it is His life in His blood that has been given to us so that our sins may be covered.

Confess your sins, the errors of your way. Forsake them. Receive His mercy. Be saved from death. And know that His love covers all sins.

(Rom 15:8-9; Lev 17; Deut 12; Ac ts 15; Num 35:31; Heb 9:15-17; Ezek 1:28; Ex 13:21; Lev 18; Lev 17:11: Ps 32:1; Rom 4:7; Ps 85:2; Prov 10:12; 1 Pet 4:8; Prov 28:13; Jam 5:20)

Genesis 7:17-8:22 :: Remaking

Reader:

God is in undisputed control of His creation.

The LORD destroyed all living things – execution through His judgement.

Only Noah and those who were with him in the ark remained alive – salvation through His grace.

This is a very sobering passage of Scripture. At the same time, it is a passage that brings great hope.

Through the ark we see salvation, provision, security, protection, and guidance. We see the rest promised through faith in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We see the renewal of the born again life. We see the commission to go out into His earth with His words of life and fruitfulness.

What Noah heard, saw, and experienced compelled him to worship the LORD by faith.

In response to His grace, may you present yourself as a living sacrifice to God, trusting that He will remake you in His image.

(Heb 11:7; Mat 11:25-30; Heb 3:16-4:13; Mrk 16:15; Rom 12:1-2)