Two very strong words cohabit together in this chapter–covenant and curse, as evidence of the tension of living in a fallen world that has also been blessed by a seven–fold covenant of protection from God. Noah serves to us as a lasting testimony of a man responsible for God's covenantal signature in the heavens–the rainbow– a symbol of protection and war that reminds us to turst God and fight against the very pride that brought the floodwaters of judgment over humanity.

Two birds that tell about two types of responses to an unclean world visited by God's judgment. Noah portrays resilient obedience and a heart of gratitude to the very end, showing us the type of man upon which the Spirit can rest upon.

Noah preached to a wicked generation for 100 years yet saw no one come to repentance and be saved. But Noah saved his family because of he had a vibrant testimony of righteousness inside his home. Like Noah, we can't leave our families behind. We must help them–with our Christ-like behavior–enter through the door of the ark that is Jesus Christ our Lord.

A divine covenant in the midst of chaos. God no longer speaks in shadows or pictures about His intentions with humans but directly says to Noah that He will confirm His covenant through him. Genesis 6 is a call to enter through the door of the ark–which is Jesus–to be saved from the judgment to come.

In the middle of the graveyard of Genesis 5, we see the testimony of a man who did not die but was taken by God because He pleased God. He evokes the miracle of the new birth–given to all who place their trust in Jesus and decide to walk in fellowship with God.

What a difference an offering can make. Cain's heart would not recover from bitter anger against his brother when God rejected him and his offering but accepted Abel's. Yet God shows one more time his steadfast patience forbearance with humanity in a display of merciful justice.

Genesis 3 is the champion chapter of first occurrences: 1st appearance of Satan, deadly meal, first question ever asked by God in scripture, the first curses ever pronounced, and the first proclamation of the gospel. A true vault of revelation!

The day of rest, the sanctity of life, the beauty of marriage and gender, and the tree of life—casting a prophetic shadow toward the tree on which Jesus would die for the sins of the world—are all part of the banquet God prepares for us in Genesis 2.

The story of creation proves God's word can create beautiful, things. If He made the universe in 6 days, imagine what He can do in your lifetime if you welcome His word into your life.