David Macdonald - Wickedness, Judgment, GraceThe Great Flood – Part 1 - January 7, 2024I. IntroductionII. Evidence for the Universal FloodIII. Worldwide Conditions before the JudgmentIV. The ArkV. The AnimalsVI. Salvation by FaithGenesis 6: 1-8Matthew 2 Peter Evidence of a Universal FloodDenied by many Deny God’s existence Fear of judgment Refusal to accept the Word of God Denial of evidence – facts Fear of peers & colleaguesPsalms Evidence of a Universal FloodProven in fossil record Marine fossils in Himalayas Rapid burial – plants & animals polystrate tree fossilsTopographical/Geological evidences Coal deposits Inland seas (China, India, Great Plains Sediments carried long distances Fossil RecordCultural Flood accounts worldwideThe Days of NoahMatt. Longevity (reduced post-flood)Substantial populationDepravity – sons of God/daughters of menViolenceevery intention of the thoughts of the human heart was only evil continually Almost 300 people groups Chinese symbol for boat & Flood Virtually worldwide Inuit encounterRomans NoahGen Gen Gen Gen Gen Gen Wickedness and JudgmentGenesis The ArkGenesis SizeLength 300 cubits 450 ft. 1.5 football fieldsWidth 50 cubits 75 ft. 7 parking spaces (Costco )Height 30 cubits 45 ft. 3-4 story building100,000 sq. feet of deck space1.4 million cubic feet for storagePerfect dimensions for stability according to ship buildersThe Ark – a Picture of SalvationGenesis Acts Salvation from Flood - the Ark 1. God’s Provision & Plan2. Only way3. One DoorSalvation from Sin – Lord Jesus Christ 1. God’s Provision & Plan2. Only way3. One Door