We’re jumping back into the book of Genesis with chapter 6.
- In the early lines of this chapter we read about the “sons of God” and their offspring, the “Nephilim.” What are these two groups? We’re not sure. Some scholars believe the “sons of God” are fallen angels and the “Nephilim” are the offspring of their union with humans. Other scholars still aren’t certain. So we can’t know for sure but it’s obvious that they were bigger and stronger than other humans, which is why they were called the “heros of old.” Maybe they were the early tattooers?
- If the “sons of God” are indeed fallen angels then it makes sense that God would be angry about them marrying within the human race. God created human beings in his own image and values us above everything else he created. So, it’s logical that God would go to extreme ends to protect us and the “purity” of our kind.
- Then as God watched the depravity on earth it broke his heart so much that he regretted creating us and so he decided to wipe out everything he created on earth. But then God noticed Noah. . .
- Noah was a good man who wanted to follow God. God spoke to Noah and told him about the flood that was about to happen and God told Noah to build a huge boat. The interesting thing is there had never been a flood before or even rain at this point on earth. So, Noah must have been pretty confused but he obeyed God.
- God gave Noah exact specifications for this boat and told Noah he would send him two of each type of animal and start the world over with Noah’s family. Wow, talk about a serious message from God.
The “story” retold in this chapter is one that a lot of people have a difficult time believing, and it is rather unbelievable so I understand. But assuming it’s true (and I believe it is) what would you do? Would you obey God and do something that has never been done before? Imagine how much criticism Noah must have received when he told people it was about to rain? They had never seen rain so they must have thought Noah was crazy. Would you be obedient to God, even when everyone else laughed? I bet there is a step God is whispering to you to take right now. Will you be obedient? Noah must have felt really uncomfortable and rather foolish for obeying God but we still talk about him today. We can’t hope to live a life worth watching without taking risks for God. What risks are to feeling led to take right now? Maybe it’s to investigate more into this whole God thing to see if it’s true. Just so you know there is a lot of evidence to support the Bible and the claims within it. I’d love to help you with that if you’re interested email me at Tommy@tattoochurch.com
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