The theme of Genesis 7 & 8 is “The Greatest Tsunami Ever.” These

chapters describe God’s judgment on a wicked world through

the great flood and his mercy in saving Noah, his family, and the

animals aboard the ark. Water from both the heavens and the deep

covered the earth, wiping out all life except those preserved in the

ark. God’s faithfulness is shown as he remembers Noah, causes

the waters to subside, and establishes a fresh start for humanity.

The ark and its door symbolize salvation, and Noah’s faith in God’s

word saved him.