God's covenant with Noah establishes a new era of human history. The rainbow covenant promises creation's stability until final redemption. Note how God adapts His commands from Genesis 1 for a fallen world, showing His gracious accommodation to human weakness. Noah's fall demonstrates the persistence of sin even in the most righteous. The prophecies over his sons have far-reaching implications for human history. This chapter establishes principles of human government and justice that continue today. Through this we can begin to understand God's common grace to all humanity and the need for continued redemption.

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