In Genesis 7–10, we witness the flood that brought judgment on a sinful world, yet also the hope of new beginnings through Noah and his family. Amid the destruction, God demonstrates His faithfulness, provision, and mercy. Most importantly, these chapters reveal God’s eternal covenant—a promise of protection, redemption, and relationship that continues to this day.
Join me as I study Genesis 7-10 using The SOAP Method.
SCRIPTURE: GENESIS 7-10
The Story of Noah (Part 2)
- Noah, his family, and the animals enter the ark in obedience to God’s command.
- 7 pairs (male and female) of the animals God approved for eating and sacrifice
- 1 pair of the others
- 7 pairs of every kind of birds
- Noah did everything as the Lord commanded him.
- God Himself shuts them in, showing His protection and sovereignty.
- Rain falls for forty days and nights, and floodwaters cover the entire earth.
- Every living thing outside the ark perishes, bringing judgment on widespread human wickedness.
- Noah and those with him are preserved according to God’s promise.
- The floodwaters covered the earth for 150 days (5 months).
- God remembers Noah and causes the waters to recede.
- The ark came to rest on the mountains of Ararat.
- 115 days later (~4 months), Noah starts sending out birds to determine whether the land is dry.
- ~1 year later, God told Noah that it was okay to leave the ark.
- Noah builds an altar and offers sacrifices to the Lord.
- The Lord was pleased with the aroma. He made a COVENANT with Noah and his descendants. He promises never again to destroy all life with a flood.
- The rainbow is given as the sign of this covenant.
- Noah later becomes drunk, and Ham dishonors him, leading to consequences within the family.
- Noah pronounces blessings and consequences on his sons.
- Noah lived a total of 950 years. He was 600 when he built the ark.
- Genealogy of Noah’s sons—Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
- God’s command to multiply and fill the earth continues to be fulfilled.
OBSERVATION
- God prepared enough clean animals for them to eat and offer sacrifices after the flood. The environment and their living habits will change after the flood, but GOD PROVIDES.
- God made the first eternal COVENANT with mankind.
- “If Ham looked in the tent and saw his father lying naked and did not cover him, he was dishonoring his father and making sport of his condition by telling his brothers. If the phrase was meant as an idiom (“saw the nakedness of his father”) it could point to some sort of sexually related offense, most likely, that Ham had sex or even raped his mother. Ham’s crime of maternal incest would have been an attempt to usurp Noah’s position as leader of the family clan. The fact that Canaan was cursed suggests that Canaan was the offspring of Ham’s sexual intercourse with Noah’s wife. The curse on Canaan forms the backdrop to the later antipathy between Israel and the Canaanites.” (Logos.com)
- Ham’s descendants were all enemies of the Israelites later on: Babylonians, Assyrians, Philistines, Sidonians, and Canaanites.
- “The Canaanites are enemies of God’s people, but God does some really beautiful things by redeeming people outside of His clan. Like Rahab the prostitute who was a Canaanite but who is also listed in the lineage of Jesus. This shows us how God acts toward all of us whom He redeems. We are all enemies of God by birth. We are only children of God by adoption.” (The Bible Recap)
APPLICATION
- Change is the only constant in life. We will face changes in our life, but we can be assure that GOD WILL PROVIDE!
- God made an eternal covenant with Noah. He is the only constant in life.
- “God is a God who blesses and curses. He is also a God who blesses his enemies. For those of us who have been adopted into His family, He pursued us as His enemies and clothed us in the righteousness of Christ.” (The Bible Recap)
PRAYER
Heavenly Father,
You are the God who provides. Just as You prepared enough clean animals for Noah and his family after the flood, You prepare for us in every season of change. Life may shift and circumstances may challenge us, but You remain faithful to care for us, sustain us, and meet our needs. Help us to trust in Your provision, knowing that nothing escapes Your notice or Your care.
Thank You, Lord, for Your covenant that never ends. You are our constant in a world of uncertainty. Even when humanity failed, You made a promise to preserve, protect, and bless. Thank You for the eternal covenant, which points forward to Jesus and the redemption You offer to all who are adopted into Your family.
Forgive us for the times we act in pride, dishonor, or selfishness, forgetting Your ways and the blessing of obedience. Teach us to walk humbly before You, to respect Your authority, and to follow Your guidance fully. Remind us that even enemies can experience Your mercy, just as You redeemed Rahab and extended grace beyond Your chosen people.
Father, help us to live as children of Your covenant. May we shine Your love in a world that is often broken, and may we remember that all we have—our life, our family, our future—is held in Your hands. Give us courage to face changes, strength to obey, and joy in Your faithful provision.
In Jesus’ name. Amen.
