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Genesis 9 Commentary
by Brad Boyles
Noah was unique in the sense that his life spanned two different worlds. He saw the corruption of the world before the flood and, unfortunately, he witnessed the corruption after as well. Overall, Noah’s example plays a significant role in how we understand the New Testament prophecies.
“And just as it happened in the days of Noah, so it will be also in the days of the Son of Man: 27 they were eating, they were drinking, they were marrying, they were being given in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, and the flood came and destroyed them all.
Luke 17:26-27 NASB
Jesus is answering the question posed by the Pharisees, “When will God’s Kingdom come?”
He goes on to compare such a time to the days of Noah. It’s not a moral charge, but a casual preoccupation with daily activities. Many will ignore the words of God and go on their way. Some, in the same way as Noah and his family, will respond to God’s instruction and by faith, they will be saved.
Faith can be defined as “the conviction of things not seen.” Noah’s faith should encourage us that God will deliver on His promises. The future events promised by God stirred up a trust in Noah to follow through while others simply took the attitude of “business as usual.” This is such a practical and challenging truth to consider. Are we responding to God’s promises in a way that causes us to live life with trust and faith?