Noah and the ark
Gn 6, 5 – Gn 9, 17
God saw that wickedness was great on the earth, but Noah was righteous. God told him to build an ark to save his family and the animals from the flood. Afterward, God made a covenant with him and set the rainbow as its sign. Gn 6, 5 – Gn 9, 17
The story, in plain words
God saw that the wickedness of people on the earth was very great. He regretted making human beings, and his heart was deeply grieved. Genesis 6:5-6
But the Lord looked on Noah with favor. Noah was a righteous man, and he walked with God. He had three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Genesis 6:8-10
God told Noah to build an ark, a great wooden boat. He told him that he was going to send a flood of waters upon the earth. Genesis 6:14-17
God promised to make a covenant with Noah, that is, a solemn pact. He told him to go into the ark with his wife, his sons, and his sons’ wives.…
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Gn 6, 5 – Gn 9, 17
And God seeing that the wickedness of men was great on the earth, and that all the thought of their heart was bent upon evil at all times,
Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner revision), public domain.
To talk about together
- Noah did everything God told him, even though it was an enormous job. What do you think helped him trust?
- God set the rainbow as the sign of his covenant. What reminds you that God keeps his promises?
- For the child: if you were on the ark, which animal would you like to take care of?
Who is in it?
Noah, Noah’s wife, Shem, Ham, Japheth.