Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 7000 God's people » 7200 History of God's people in OT » 7203 ark, Noah's The craft built at God's command by Noah and his family as a means of escape from the flood. The ark is seen as corresponding to the redemption offered to believers through Jesus Christ. The building of the ark The command to build Genesis 6:14 See also Genesis 6:1-13,15-16 Its purpose for Noah and his family Its purpose for the animals Genesis 6:19 See also Genesis 6:20-22 The ark and the flood Noah obeyed God Genesis 7:5 See also Genesis 7:1-4,6-16 The ark served its purpose Genesis 7:17 See also Genesis 7:18-24; Genesis 8:1-19; Genesis 9:1-17 The significance of the ark elsewhere in Scripture An instance of judgment Matthew 24:38-39 pp Luke 17:26-27 Judgment clearly divides humanity into the saved and the lost. See also 2 Peter 2:5 An example of faith Hebrews 11:7 Noah took God at his word in circumstances which must have appeared ridiculous. A symbol of salvation 1 Peter 3:20-21 The link between the ark and baptism is in the twin ideas of water and salvation. See also
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