Noah's Ark: The Biblical Story

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What was God's response to the wickedness of man on the earth?

He decided to give man another chance.

He instructed Noah to build an ark immediately.

He felt joy for their achievements.

He was grieved and planned to destroy man. (correct)

What was the lifespan mentioned for man after God's declaration?

Eighty years

A hundred years

Two hundred years

One hundred and twenty years (correct)

Who found grace in the eyes of the Lord amidst the wickedness?

Ham

Noah (correct)

Shem

Japheth

What term is used to describe the giants that existed in the days of Noah?

Mighty ones Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic best describes Noah based on the genealogy provided?

He was just and walked with God. Signup and view all the answers

What were the dimensions of the ark as instructed to Noah?

300 cubits long, 50 cubits wide, 30 cubits high Signup and view all the answers

How many decks did the ark have according to the instructions given to Noah?

Three Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the ark?

To save Noah and his family from the flood Signup and view all the answers

How many of each clean animal did Noah take into the ark?

Seven Signup and view all the answers

What did God use to signify the end of the floodwaters?

A dove carrying an olive leaf Signup and view all the answers

How long did it rain continuously during the flood?

40 days and 40 nights Signup and view all the answers

What type of wood was specifically mentioned for constructing the ark?

Gopherwood Signup and view all the answers

What was the fate of all living things that were not in the ark?

They all died Signup and view all the answers

Who were the only people mentioned to survive the flood within the ark?

Noah and his household Signup and view all the answers

What did Noah do after the rain had stopped for 150 days?

He sent out a dove Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'clean animals' refer to in the context of Noah's instructions?

Animals used for food Signup and view all the answers

What action did God take after the floodwaters had receded?

He made a covenant with Noah Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason for God's decision to flood the earth?

The earth was filled with violence Signup and view all the answers

At what age did Noah enter the ark according to the account?

600 years Signup and view all the answers

What did God command Noah and his family to do after they left the ark?

Populate the earth and multiply Signup and view all the answers

What is the sign of the covenant that God established with Noah?

A rainbow Signup and view all the answers

What event led to the establishment of God's covenant with Noah?

The drying of the earth after the flood Signup and view all the answers

According to Noah, what will happen to those who shed man's blood?

Their life will be demanded by man Signup and view all the answers

What did Noah do after leaving the ark?

Started a vineyard Signup and view all the answers

Who were the sons of Noah that went out of the ark?

Shem, Ham, and Japheth Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence Noah declared for Canaan?

He would become a servant of servants Signup and view all the answers

How did Shem and Japheth respond to Ham's actions towards Noah?

They covered Noah's nakedness respectfully Signup and view all the answers

What does God promise will not cease as long as the earth remains?

Day and night Signup and view all the answers

What do the clean animals and birds represent in Noah's offerings?

Dedication to God Signup and view all the answers

How long did Noah live after the flood?

350 years Signup and view all the answers

What type of animals were included in God's command to Noah?

Every living thing including creeping things Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'the imagination of man's heart is evil from his youth' imply?

Humans have a tendency towards evil from an early age Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the smoke rising from Noah's offerings?

It was a soothing aroma to God Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Wickedness of Humanity

Men multiplied on Earth; "sons of God" took beautiful "daughters of men" as wives.
God declared His Spirit would not strive with man forever, limiting human lifespan to 120 years.
Giants existed in the prehistoric era, reputed as mighty men of old.
God observed the widespread wickedness of mankind, characterized by continual evil thoughts.
Grieved by humanity's corruption, God decided to destroy all living creatures.

Noah's Righteousness

Noah was described as a just man, perfect in his generations; he walked closely with God.
Noah had three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
The Earth was corrupt and filled with violence, prompting God to instruct Noah to build an ark.

The Ark's Construction

God commanded Noah to construct an ark from gopher wood, specifying its dimensions: 300 cubits long, 50 cubits wide, and 30 cubits high.
The ark was to have three decks, a window, and a door on the side.
Noah was to gather two of every living creature, as well as food for his family and the animals.

The Great Flood

God directed Noah and his family to enter the ark due to their righteousness amid a corrupt generation.
Seven of each clean animal and bird were to be taken; two of each unclean species were also collected.
A 40-day rain period initiated the Great Flood, which caused significant destruction on the Earth.
All life on land was destroyed except for Noah, his family, and those aboard the ark.

The Earth After the Flood

After 150 days, God made a wind to pass over the Earth, allowing floodwaters to recede.
The ark settled on the mountains of Ararat, and the tops of the mountains became visible over time.
Noah released a raven and later a dove to check for dry land; the dove returned with an olive leaf.

God's Covenant with Noah

God instructed Noah to leave the ark and repopulate the Earth with living creatures.
Noah built an altar and offered sacrifices to God, which pleased Him.
God vowed never to curse the ground or destroy all living things again, establishing the seasons as perpetual.

Charge to Humanity

God blessed Noah and his sons, urging them to be fruitful and populate the Earth.
Animals were placed in fear of humanity, and all living creatures were given as food, barring flesh with blood.
God mandated a reckoning for the shedding of human blood, emphasizing the sanctity of life.

The Establishment of a Covenant

A covenant was established between God, Noah, and all living creatures, promising never to flood the Earth again.
The rainbow was set as a sign of this everlasting covenant.

Noah's Later Life

Noah's sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth, became the forebears of the Earth’s population.
Noah became a farmer, grew a vineyard, and subsequently became drunk and uncovered in his tent.
Ham saw his father's nakedness and told his brothers, who respectfully covered Noah without looking at him.
Noah cursed Canaan, Ham's son, and blessed Shem and Japheth.
Noah lived 950 years, with 350 years post-flood before passing away.

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