In Noah's six hundred and first year, on the first day of the first month, the waters had dried up from the earth. So Noah removed the covering from the ark and saw that the surface of the ground was dry. In the six hundred and first yearThis phrase marks a significant chronological milestone in the narrative of Noah. The "six hundred and first year" refers to Noah's age, emphasizing the longevity of the patriarchs in the antediluvian world. This longevity is often seen as a testament to the purity and closeness to creation that early humanity experienced. It also underscores the patience and endurance required of Noah, who had lived through the cataclysmic flood and was now witnessing the renewal of the earth. on the first day of the first month
The specificity of this date highlights the importance of new beginnings. In the Hebrew calendar, the first month, Nisan, is associated with spring and renewal. This timing is symbolic of a fresh start for humanity and creation, echoing themes of rebirth and redemption that are prevalent throughout the Bible. It is a reminder of God's sovereignty over time and His ability to bring about new beginnings. the water had dried up from the earth
This phrase signifies the end of God's judgment through the flood and the beginning of restoration. The drying of the waters is a powerful image of God's mercy and faithfulness. In the Hebrew context, water often symbolizes chaos and judgment, so its removal indicates a return to order and peace. This moment foreshadows the ultimate restoration and peace that God promises to His people. So Noah removed the covering from the ark
Noah's action of removing the covering is an act of faith and obedience. The Hebrew word for "covering" can also mean "roof" or "lid," suggesting that Noah is uncovering what was hidden, both literally and metaphorically. This act represents a transition from a period of protection and isolation to one of revelation and engagement with the renewed world. It is a moment of anticipation and hope as Noah prepares to step into a new chapter of life. and saw that the surface of the ground was dry
The sight of dry ground is a confirmation of God's promise and a tangible sign of His provision. In the biblical narrative, seeing is often associated with understanding and realization. Noah's observation of the dry ground is a moment of realization that God's judgment has passed and His promise of renewal is being fulfilled. It is a testament to God's faithfulness and a call to trust in His promises, even when circumstances seem overwhelming. This moment invites believers to reflect on the times when God has brought them through trials and into new beginnings. Persons / Places / Events 1. NoahA righteous man chosen by God to survive the flood and repopulate the earth. His obedience and faith are central to this account. 2. The ArkThe vessel built by Noah under God's instructions to save his family and pairs of every living creature from the flood. 3. The FloodA divine judgment upon the earth due to widespread wickedness, resulting in the destruction of all life except those preserved in the ark. 4. The EarthThe land that was submerged under the floodwaters, now emerging as the waters recede. 5. The First MonthThis marks a new beginning, symbolizing renewal and hope as the earth becomes habitable again. Teaching Points New BeginningsJust as the earth experienced a new beginning after the flood, believers can find hope in God's ability to renew and restore their lives. Faithful ObedienceNoah's actions remind us of the importance of trusting and obeying God, even when His plans are not fully understood. God's SovereigntyThe drying of the earth demonstrates God's control over creation and His faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. Hope in God's TimingThe specific timing of the waters drying up shows that God's plans unfold in His perfect timing, encouraging patience and trust. Symbol of RenewalThe drying of the earth serves as a symbol of spiritual renewal, encouraging believers to seek personal transformation through God's grace. Bible Study Questions 1. How does Noah's experience of waiting for the waters to recede challenge us to trust in God's timing in our own lives? 2. In what ways does the account of the flood and the drying of the earth parallel the concept of baptism and spiritual renewal in the New Testament? 3. How can we apply Noah's example of faithful obedience in our daily walk with God, especially when facing challenges or uncertainties? 4. What does the emergence of dry land teach us about God's power to bring order and new beginnings out of chaos and destruction? 5. How can we find hope and encouragement in God's sovereignty and faithfulness as demonstrated in the account of the flood and its aftermath? Connections to Other Scriptures Genesis 1:9-10The emergence of dry land after the flood parallels the creation account where God gathers the waters to reveal dry land, symbolizing a new creation. 2 Peter 3:6-7The flood is referenced as a past judgment, with a future judgment by fire, emphasizing God's sovereignty and the certainty of His promises. Hebrews 11:7Noah's faith is highlighted, showing his reverence and obedience to God's warning, which led to the salvation of his household. People NoahPlaces Mount AraratTopics Ark, Aside, Behold, Cover, Covering, Dried, Dry, Face, Ground, Hundred, Hundredth, Month, Noah, Noah's, Pass, Removed, Ship, Six, Surface, Turneth, WatersDictionary of Bible Themes Genesis 8:1-19 7203 ark, Noah's Genesis 8:13-14 4819 dryness Library December 27. "He Sent Forth the Dove which Returned not Again unto Him" (Gen. viii. 12).
"He sent forth the dove which returned not again unto him" (Gen. viii. 12). First, we have the dove going forth from the ark, and finding no rest upon the wild and drifting waste of sin and judgment. This represents the Old Testament period, perhaps, when the Holy Ghost visited this sinful world, but could find no resting-place, and went back to the bosom of God. Next, we have the dove going forth and returning with the olive leaf in her mouth, the symbol and the pledge of peace and reconciliation, …
Rev. A. B. Simpson—Days of Heaven Upon Earth 'Clear Shining after Rain'
'And God remembered Noah, and every living thing, and all the cattle that was with him in the ark: and God made a wind to pass over the earth, and the waters asswaged; The fountains also of the deep and the windows of heaven were stopped, and the rain from heaven was restrained; And the waters returned from off the earth continually: and after the end of the hundred and fifty days the waters were abated. And the ark rested in the seventh month, on the seventeenth day of the month, upon the mountains …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture The Sermon of the Seasons
"Oh, the long and dreary Winter! Oh, the cold and cruel Winter!" We say to ourselves, Will spring-time never come? In addition to this, trade and commerce continue in a state of stagnation; crowds are out of employment, and where business is carried on, it yields little profit. Our watchmen are asked if they discern any signs of returning day, and they answer, "No." Thus we bow our heads in a common affliction, and ask each man comfort of his fellow; for as yet we see not our signs, neither does …
Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 32: 1886 The Best of the Best
"I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys."--Song of Solomon 2:1. THE time of flowers has come, and as they are in some faint degree emblems of our Lord, it is well, when God thus calls, that we should seek to learn what he desires to teach us by them. If nature now spreads out her roses and her lilies, or prepares to do so, let us try, not only to see them, but to see Christ as he is shadowed forth in them. "I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys." If these are the words …
Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 42: 1896 The Unchangeable One
Psalm cxix. 89-96. For ever, O Lord, thy word is settled in heaven. Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast established the earth, and it abideth. They continue this day according to thine ordinances: for all are thy servants. Unless thy law had been my delight, I should then have perished in mine affliction. I will never forget thy precepts: for with them thou hast quickened me. I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts. The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: …
Charles Kingsley—Town and Country Sermons On Gen. viii. I
On Gen. viii. I Hippolytus, the expositor of the Targum, and my master, Jacobus Rohaviensis, have said: On the twenty-seventh day of the month Jiar, which is the second Hebrew month, the ark rose from the base of the holy mount; and already the waters bore it, and it was carried upon them round about towards the four cardinal points of the world. The ark accordingly held off from the holy mount towards the east, then returned towards the west, then turned to the south, and finally, bearing off eastwards, …
Hippolytus—The Extant Works and Fragments of Hippolytus The Song of the Three Children
DANIEL iii. 16, 17, 18. O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter. If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace; and He will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up. We read this morning, instead of the Te Deum, the Song of the Three Children, beginning, 'Oh all ye works of the Lord, bless ye the Lord: praise …
Charles Kingsley—The Good News of God Nature of Covenanting.
A covenant is a mutual voluntary compact between two parties on given terms or conditions. It may be made between superiors and inferiors, or between equals. The sentiment that a covenant can be made only between parties respectively independent of one another is inconsistent with the testimony of Scripture. Parties to covenants in a great variety of relative circumstances, are there introduced. There, covenant relations among men are represented as obtaining not merely between nation and nation, …
John Cunningham—The Ordinance of Covenanting That it is Profitable to Communicate Often
The Voice of the Disciple Behold I come unto Thee, O Lord, that I may be blessed through Thy gift, and be made joyful in Thy holy feast which Thou, O God, of Thy goodness hast prepared for the poor.(1) Behold in Thee is all that I can and ought to desire, Thou art my salvation and redemption, my hope and strength, my honour and glory. Therefore rejoice the soul of Thy servant this day, for unto Thee, O Lord Jesus, do I lift up my soul.(2) I long now to receive Thee devoutly and reverently, I desire …
Thomas A Kempis—Imitation of Christ Covenanting Enforced by the Grant of Covenant Signs and Seals.
To declare emphatically that the people of God are a covenant people, various signs were in sovereignty vouchsafed. The lights in the firmament of heaven were appointed to be for signs, affording direction to the mariner, the husbandman, and others. Miracles wrought on memorable occasions, were constituted signs or tokens of God's universal government. The gracious grant of covenant signs was made in order to proclaim the truth of the existence of God's covenant with his people, to urge the performance …
John Cunningham—The Ordinance of Covenanting Genesis
The Old Testament opens very impressively. In measured and dignified language it introduces the story of Israel's origin and settlement upon the land of Canaan (Gen.--Josh.) by the story of creation, i.-ii. 4a, and thus suggests, at the very beginning, the far-reaching purpose and the world-wide significance of the people and religion of Israel. The narrative has not travelled far till it becomes apparent that its dominant interests are to be religious and moral; for, after a pictorial sketch of …
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