God commanded Noah to build an ark and gave humans 120 years to repent before the floodwaters would come (Genesis 6:3). God’s warnings, however, went entirely ignored. The deluge drowned all humans then living, estimated to be around one billion. Only eight people total survived the floodwaters.
The Flood of Noah and Companions (c. 1911) by Léon Comerre The Genesis flood narrative (chapters 6–9 of the Book of Genesis) is a Hebrew flood myth. [1] It tells of God 's decision to destroy creation, saving only Noah and the people and animals who went with him into an ark built on God's instructions. The Book of Genesis was probably composed around the 5th century BCE with inspirations ...
As we study Genesis 6 through 9, we’ll walk through Noah’s world—the warnings, the ark, and the rainbow. Each part reveals more about God’s character and what He expects from us today.