The Life of Noah
About the life of Noah and his closer walk with GOD
Noah’s walk with God provides inspiration for
all believers to experience closeness to God.
By
Shamela Mahendran
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
I. INTRODUCTION 3
II. THE DAYS OF NOAH
a. How he found favor in the eyes of God 4
b. Noah’s obedience 4 - 5
c. God’s promises 5
III. APPLICATION
a. What can we learn from Noah’s life? 5 - 6
IV. CONCLUSION 6
V. BIBLIOGRAPHY 7
I. INTRODUCTION
What is a relationship with God? Why do we need to have a relationship with God? I had these questions in my mind for a very long time. The one who made the universe created us so that we could enjoy a relationship with Him. A relationship with God is a growing developing uniting with the creator of all things. It is the most intimate relationship we can ever have. This relationship is very personal. It is giving ourselves to gain Jesus. Having a walk with God is the most amazing relationship. Many people who have come to God for salvation only know of God but do not enjoy a personal relationship with God.
Intimacy with God requires honesty, trust that He loves us and only wants to build, support and make us whole. I have chosen the Life of Noah; who trusted and obeyed God in everything. In this essay, we can see the blessings God poured out on Noah’s life and how his life can be an inspiration to us.
II. THE LIFE OF NOAH
A. How He found favor in the eyes of God
We first hear about Noah in Genesis 5, which begins with “this is the book of the generations of Adam[1]. Noah is the tenth generation of Adam. His father, Lamech named him Noah which means relief. He was a righteous man, blameless and he had a walk with God. In Genesis 6:1-8, we see results of the fall as
Noah’s walk with God provides inspiration for
all believers to experience closeness to God.
By
Shamela Mahendran
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
I. INTRODUCTION 3
II. THE DAYS OF NOAH
a. How he found favor in the eyes of God 4
b. Noah’s obedience 4 - 5
c. God’s promises 5
III. APPLICATION
a. What can we learn from Noah’s life? 5 - 6
IV. CONCLUSION 6
V. BIBLIOGRAPHY 7
I. INTRODUCTION
What is a relationship with God? Why do we need to have a relationship with God? I had these questions in my mind for a very long time. The one who made the universe created us so that we could enjoy a relationship with Him. A relationship with God is a growing developing uniting with the creator of all things. It is the most intimate relationship we can ever have. This relationship is very personal. It is giving ourselves to gain Jesus. Having a walk with God is the most amazing relationship. Many people who have come to God for salvation only know of God but do not enjoy a personal relationship with God.
Intimacy with God requires honesty, trust that He loves us and only wants to build, support and make us whole. I have chosen the Life of Noah; who trusted and obeyed God in everything. In this essay, we can see the blessings God poured out on Noah’s life and how his life can be an inspiration to us.
II. THE LIFE OF NOAH
A. How He found favor in the eyes of God
We first hear about Noah in Genesis 5, which begins with “this is the book of the generations of Adam[1]. Noah is the tenth generation of Adam. His father, Lamech named him Noah which means relief. He was a righteous man, blameless and he had a walk with God. In Genesis 6:1-8, we see results of the fall as
Bibliography: M.R. De Haan, M.D. teacher, radio bible class: The Days Of Noah and their prophetic message for today (1963) Rev. C.J. Nash, As The Days of Noah; the Christian guide through world chaos. Foreword by the Rev. T.C. Hammond New International Version Bible Commentary ----------------------- [1] Recurring phrase in Genesis, and chapter 5 details the Godly line of Seth as opposed to the earthly line of Cain (Genesis 4:17-24) [2] Life application study bible, new international version (Zondervan, Grand Rapids and Michigan; pg 16) [3] M R De Haan, Teacher, Radio Bible Class, The Days of Noah and their prophetic message for today, pg 172 [4] Genesis 9:1,7 New International Version Bible [5] Genesis 7:5 New International Bible