Dr. McKellar’s Lesson for January 14, 2024

The Ark and Your Anchor

Genesis 7:1-8:22

1. Overview: Two Lessons from the Life of Noah

• Respond actively to the revelation you’ve received.
• Relish practically the reality that God remembers you.

2. Reflect on the Scope of the Flood

• logic
• language of text
• literature
• lesson in NT

3. Flood Theology Observations

• Observe the mercy of God.
• Observe the faithfulness of God.
• Observe the patience of God.
• Observe the justice of God.

4. So What?

• Receive the offered deliverance.
• Resolve to join the rescue team.
• connection to Jesus: Hebrews 6:19!
• Because of who God is, you can have hope!
• “There is a hope that burns within my heart, that gives me strength for every passing day; a glimpse of glory now revealed in meagre part, yet drives all doubt away: I stand in Christ, with sins forgiven; and Christ in me, the hope of heaven! My highest calling and my deepest joy, to make His will my home.” (S. Townend, “There Is a Hope”)