Genesis 9 marks a turning point in humanity’s story—freedom expands, but boundaries remain. After the flood, God grants Noah and his descendants greater liberty, including the right to eat animals. Yet this freedom comes with new divine guidelines: respect for life, accountability for bloodshed, and the sanctity of life, the covenant marked by the rainbow. Though the earth is renewed, sin still lingers in human hearts.

Passage: Genesis 9

Date: 12 October 2025