Timeless Bible Stories: Noah & The Ark
It was by faith that Noah heard God’s warnings about things he could not yet see. He obeyed God and built a large boat to save his family. (Hebrews 11:7a NCV)
1) Noah walked with God – he listened.
Noah was a good man, the most innocent man of his time, and he walked with God. (Genesis 6:9b NCV)
2) Noah built the ark in the sunshine – he obeyed.
Noah did everything that God commanded him. Genesis (6:22; 7:5 NCV)
In those days before the flood, the people were enjoying banquets and parties and weddings right up to the time Noah entered his boat. People didn’t realize what was going to happen until the flood came and swept them all away.
Matthew 24:38-39 NLT
3) Noah let God close the door of the ark – he trusted.
One male and one female of every living thing came, just as God had commanded Noah. Then the Lord closed the door behind them. (Genesis 7:16 NCV)
4) Noah built an altar in the mud – he worshiped.
Then Noah built an altar to the Lord. He took some of all the clean birds and animals, and he burned them on the altar as offerings to God. (Genesis 8:20 NCV)