tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094248114996261058.post3597857231695637644..comments2023-08-27T06:33:12.637-05:00Comments on The Bible in a Year - and Beyond!: Saturday, January 3rd: Genesis 7-9, Romans 3 ~ TammyTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12045517118866436340noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094248114996261058.post-30175659650469299742015-01-03T23:11:22.211-06:002015-01-03T23:11:22.211-06:00It is interesting that Noah does not speak in this...It is interesting that Noah does not speak in this passage, as you've noted. I also felt that this passage demonstrated God's power in that even the animals listen to Him. If only we could train our cat to listen to us! Conradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00378594821836169485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094248114996261058.post-89377939957225684342015-01-03T23:07:45.790-06:002015-01-03T23:07:45.790-06:00The carnage left behind after the flood was someth...The carnage left behind after the flood was something that occurred to me too as I read. <br /><br />I also thought it was odd that Noah had just 3 sons and he was over 600 years old? Seems odd even if he was so busy building :) Or does that mean he had other sons and daughters that were not invited??<br /><br />One thing that also struck me was the waiting. The waiting for the ark to be built, the waiting for the rain to start, the waiting for the rain to end, and the endless waiting for the Earth to be dry. Even if it is God's plan, it doesn't mean it will be an immediate consequence with immediate repercussions. As Noah and his family waited, they, not doubt, wondered what God was doing. We too struggle with God's plan when it involves waiting. I think it also represents the time that it takes to change. Change is not immediate it is a slow process that requires much waiting. <br /><br />From Romans, this verse connects the OT and NT readings:<br /><br />the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, <br /><br />Everyone has sinned, no race, no gender, no age is without sin and we all deserved to die just like all the other who perished in the flood. But just as Noah was given the directions and had faith in God to follow the instructions he was saved from destruction. If we accept God's direction be are justified by His grace and we too are saved. Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02770898936799604859noreply@blogger.com