In this third installment of God and Other Small Stuff's Kingdom of God series, Trevor, Taylor, and Tyler explore the story of Noah and the flood through the lens of Kingdom theology. This episode examines how the flood narrative represents both judgment on corruption and a renewal of God's Kingdom purposes.
Episode Overview
The story of Noah and the flood marks a pivotal point in God's Kingdom narrative. After humanity's extensive corruption of creation, God chooses to preserve a righteous remnant through whom He will continue His Kingdom purposes. This episode unpacks the theological significance of the flood as both judgment and cleansing, and how Noah serves as a second Adam figure in the ongoing Kingdom story.
Key Points Explored:
- The flood as "de-creation" and the return to Genesis 1:2 conditions
- Noah as a new Adam figure and covenant representative
- The cleansing waters of the flood as judgment and purification
- God's preservation of a Kingdom remnant through the ark
- How the post-flood world represents a renewed creation
- The ongoing effects of sin even after the flood
Scripture References:
- Genesis 6:5-8 - God's grief over human wickedness and His decision to preserve Noah
- Genesis 7:1-16 - God's instructions for the ark and the coming of the flood
- Genesis 8:1 - God's remembrance of Noah and the sending of the wind/spirit
- Genesis 9:1-17 - The renewal of the creation mandate and the Noahic covenant
- 2 Peter 2:5 - Noah as a "preacher of righteousness"
- Matthew 24:37-39 - Jesus' comparison of His return to the days of Noah
Theological Connections:
- The parallels between creation and the flood narrative
- How Noah's story prefigures baptism and spiritual cleansing
- The concept of remnant theology introduced through Noah
- God's faithfulness to His creation despite human rebellion
- The relationship between judgment and grace in God's Kingdom plan
Recommended Resources:
- "Kingdom Through Covenant" by Peter Gentry and Stephen Wellum
- "Kingdom Prologue" by Meredith Kline
- "The Lost World of the Flood" by John Walton and Tremper Longman III
Questions to Consider:
- How does the flood narrative challenge our understanding of God's judgment and mercy?
- What does Noah's role as a "second Adam" reveal about God's persistent Kingdom purposes?
- How might the concept of "cleansing waters" inform our understanding of baptism and spiritual renewal?
- In what ways does the Noahic covenant both continue and adapt God's original creation mandate?
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