Read: Genesis 6
Genesis Six sets the stage for the Flood narrative highlighted in chapters 7-9. It sets forth the issues that bring about the flood and the judgment of God on the earth. There are numerous items of academic consideration in this chapter. For instance, who are the Nephilim? What is their function in the narrative? Scholars have debated this question, and the short answer is that we do not know.
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Genesis 10
Key points:
The generations of Noah: Shem, Ham, and Japheth
The spread of the people across the earth.
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Genesis 8
Key points:
God remembers Noah.
God covenants with Noah.
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Genesis 7
Key points:
The obedience of Noah (7.1-5)
The protection of Noah (7.11-16)
The judgment (7.17-24)
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Genesis 6
Key points:
The Sons of God (6.2)
The Nephilim (6.4)
Great wickedness has spread on the earth (6.5-7)
Noah finds favor with God (6.8)
The plan of salvation is given (6.11-12)
The ark is a type of Christ
The Morning Devotional for June 1, 2022
Genesis 5
Key points:
The line of descendants from Adam to Noah
The line of Seth is emphasized. Compare this line to the line of Cain in Gen. 4:17-18.
The seed of the woman is highlighted by the recording of this line.
The chapter and the genealogy conclude with Noah which acts as a type of introduction to the Noahic narrative.
