The Rain of Death

Author:
Woodrow Kroll, Tony Beckett
Source: Faith Walk
Scripture Reference Genesis
7-9 Matthew
3

The Rain of
Death

Genesis 7-9, Matthew 3
Key Verse: Genesis 7:1

Sometimes the account of Noah and the ark is told as a wonderful story for
children. Imaginations dance with images of animals on parade, going up a long
ramp two by two into the ark.

But we need to keep in mind that this is a scene of judgment. Why the ark?
Why the gathering of the animals? Both questions are answered with the word
judgment. The sin of mankind had reached such depths that God could not allow it
to continue unpunished. But by His grace He provided the ark as a place for
those inside to escape. The rain brought death and the ark was the way of
salvation.

The reality is the same today. Sin brings judgment. God’s grace provides
salvation. There was one place of safety in Noah’s day: the ark. There is only
one place of salvation today: the cross.

Sin must be punished. God warns and provides a way of escape. It is our
decision to accept or reject what is offered to us in Jesus. If you have not
done so before, acknowledge your need and accept Jesus as Savior today. He died,
was buried and rose again so that you can live forever.

Have you received God’s offer of salvation? Remember, if Noah had stayed
outside the ark, he would have died. Just knowing there is salvation is not
enough. You need to receive it.

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