The Book of Genesis: 6:9-8:19 Part 1

This week we look at the beginning of the flood story with Noah. Through this, we have the reminder that just like Noah there is a judgment coming and we have some serious work to do.

Next week we will finish this section in part 2

Here is a hymnal that has the hymn that was read today!
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Here is the Chiastic structure of 6:9-9:19

A. transitional introduction 6:9-10
     B. Violence in God's creation 6:11-12
          C. resolution to destroy 6.13-22
               D. command to enter the ark 7.1-10
                    E. beginning of the flood 7:11-16
                         F. rising flood waters 7:17-24
                              G. God remembers Noah 8:1a
                         F. receding flood waters 8:1b-5
                    E. drying of the earth 8:6-14
               D. command to leave the ark 8:15-19
          C. resolution to preserve order 8:20-22
     B. covenant blessing and peace 9:1-17
A. transitional conclusion 9:18-19