The story of Noah is often treated like a children’s tale—but Scripture presents it as something far deeper and far more sobering. In this message from Genesis 6, we confront the uncomfortable realities of human sin, God’s holiness, and divine judgment, while discovering that the flood is not ultimately a story of an angry God—but a gracious one.

As humanity’s rebellion reaches its darkest point, God’s justice is displayed rightly and clearly. Yet in the middle of judgment, one phrase changes everything: “But Noah found favor with the Lord.” That favor—undeserved and unearned—is what the Bible calls grace.

This sermon walks through:

• Why the flood was an act of justice, not cruelty

• How God’s holiness defines true justice

• What it means to be “given over” to sin

• Why grace is never an excuse for disobedience, but the fuel for it

• How the ark points directly to the gospel of Jesus Christ

Just as the same waters that brought judgment also lifted the ark to safety, the cross of Christ stands as both judgment for sin and salvation for sinners. The question isn’t whether you’re good enough—the question is whether you are in Christ.

If you’ve ever wrestled with the story of Noah, struggled with the justice of God, or forgotten the wonder of grace, this message is for you.