Genesis 6
As time passed, more people filled the earth. Sadly, people began to do many bad things. Their thoughts and actions were full of evil all the time. This made God very sad because He had created people to live in love and goodness.
Genesis 6: Noah's Ark - A Flood of Faith
Saturday, August 23, 2025
by Chinwenmeri Ikechi
God saw that the world had become corrupt and violent. People were hurting one another and refusing to obey God. God decided that He would cleanse the earth with a flood. This showed that God is holy and does not enjoy evil. However, God did not forget mercy.
One man stood out among the people. His name was Noah. The Bible says that Noah was a righteous man and walked with God. This means Noah loved God and tried to obey Him even when others did not.
God spoke to Noah and told him about His plan to send a flood. God gave Noah very clear instructions to build a large boat called an ark. The ark was to be made of wood and built in a special way so it would float safely on the water.
God told Noah to bring his family into the ark. Noah had three sons named Shem, Ham, and Japheth. God also told Noah to bring animals into the ark, two of every kind, male and female, so they would survive the flood. Noah was also told to store food for his family and the animals.
Noah obeyed God completely. Even though it had never rained like that before, Noah trusted God’s word. The chapter ends by telling us that Noah did everything just as God commanded him.
Genesis 6 teaches us that God notices how people live, that sin brings serious results, and that God always provides a way of rescue for those who obey Him.
Discussion Questions
1 What was happening on the earth that made God sad?
People were doing many bad things. Their thoughts and actions were full of evil all the time.
2 How did God feel about the evil in the world?
God saw that the world had become corrupt and violent, and this made Him very sad.
3 Who was the man that pleased God?
Noah was the man who pleased God.
4 What does it mean that Noah walked with God?
It means Noah loved God and tried to obey Him even when others did not.
5 What did God plan to send to cleanse the earth?
God planned to send a flood to cleanse the earth.
6 What was the name of the large boat God told Noah to build?
The name of the large boat God told Noah to build was the ark.
7 Who was allowed to enter the ark?
Noah, his wife, his three sons (Shem, Ham, and Japheth), and their wives were allowed to enter the ark. Also, two of every kind of animal, male and female, were allowed to enter.
8 Why did God tell Noah to bring animals into the ark?
God told Noah to bring animals into the ark so they would survive the flood.
9 How did Noah respond to God’s instructions?
Noah obeyed God completely and did everything just as God commanded him.
10 What lesson does Genesis 6 teach us?
Genesis 6 teaches us that God notices how people live, that sin brings serious results, and that God always provides a way of rescue for those who obey Him.