Topical Encyclopedia In the narrative of Noah, thankfulness to God is a profound theme that emerges following the cataclysmic events of the Great Flood. Noah, a righteous man in his generation, is chosen by God to preserve humanity and animal life through the construction of the ark. His account is primarily found in the Book of Genesis, chapters 6 through 9.Noah's Righteousness and Obedience Noah's life is marked by his obedience and faithfulness to God. Genesis 6:9 describes Noah as "a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked faithfully with God." This characterization sets the stage for Noah's response to God's commands and his subsequent expressions of thankfulness. The Great Flood and Deliverance God, grieved by the wickedness of humanity, decides to bring a flood upon the earth to cleanse it. However, He establishes a covenant with Noah, instructing him to build an ark to save his family and pairs of every living creature. Noah's obedience is evident as he follows God's instructions meticulously, demonstrating his trust and reverence for the divine plan. The Altar and Sacrifice After the floodwaters recede and Noah, his family, and the animals disembark from the ark, Noah's first recorded act is one of worship and gratitude. Genesis 8:20 states, "Then Noah built an altar to the LORD. Taking from every kind of clean animal and clean bird, he offered burnt offerings on the altar." This act of sacrifice is a profound expression of thankfulness, acknowledging God's mercy and deliverance. God's Response and Covenant Noah's thankfulness is met with a divine response. Genesis 8:21-22 records, "When the LORD smelled the pleasing aroma, He said in His heart, 'Never again will I curse the ground because of man, even though every inclination of his heart is evil from his youth. And never again will I destroy all living creatures, as I have done. As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night shall never cease.'" God's promise not to destroy the earth again by flood is a testament to His faithfulness and grace, further solidifying the covenant with Noah. The Sign of the Covenant God establishes the rainbow as a sign of His covenant with Noah and all living creatures. Genesis 9:13-15 states, "I have set My rainbow in the clouds, and it will be a sign of the covenant between Me and the earth. Whenever I form clouds over the earth and the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will remember My covenant between Me and you and all living creatures of every kind. Never again will the waters become a flood to destroy all life." This covenantal sign serves as a perpetual reminder of God's promise and the gratitude that should be directed towards Him for His mercy and protection. The Legacy of Thankfulness Noah's thankfulness to God sets a precedent for future generations, illustrating the importance of acknowledging God's providence and grace. His actions underscore a fundamental biblical principle: that gratitude towards God is an essential aspect of a faithful life. Noah's account encourages believers to recognize God's hand in their deliverance and to respond with worship and thanksgiving. Nave's Topical Index Genesis 8:20And Noah built an altar to the LORD; and took of every clean beast, and of every clean fowl, and offered burnt offerings on the altar. Nave's Topical Index Library Thankfulness to God. The Flood. 'Clear Shining after Rain' Entire Sanctification in Patriarchal Times. The God of Nature (Preached During a Wet Harvest. ) Man's True Treasure in God Trials of the Christian How Christ is to be Made Use Of, as the Way, for Sanctification in ... Index. The Heresies Attacked by the Apostles. Resources Why is giving thanks to God important? | GotQuestions.orgWhat does it mean to walk in the Spirit? | GotQuestions.org What should be the focus of Christians on Thanksgiving? | GotQuestions.org Thankfulness: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Thankfulness of Hypocrites, Full of Boasting Thankfulness: Abound in the Faith With Thankfulness: Come Before God With Thankfulness: Expressed in Psalms Thankfulness: Habitually offer Thankfulness: Jesus Set an Example of Thankfulness: Ministers Appointed to offer, in Public Thankfulness: Offer Sacrifices of Thankfulness: Resolve to offer Thankfulness: Saints Exhorted To Thankfulness: Saul, to the Kenites Thankfulness: should Always Accompany Praise Thankfulness: should Always Accompany Prayer Thankfulness: should be Accompanied by Intercession for Others Thankfulness: should be offered for all People Thankfulness: should be offered for all Things Thankfulness: should be offered for Appointment to Spiritual Service Thankfulness: should be offered for Christ's Power and Reign Thankfulness: should be offered for Deliverance from Indwelling Sin, Through Christ Thankfulness: should be offered for Faith Exhibited by Others Thankfulness: should be offered for Love Exhibited by Others Thankfulness: should be offered for the Conversion of Others Thankfulness: should be offered for the Gift of Christ Thankfulness: should be offered for the Goodness and Mercy of God Thankfulness: should be offered for the Grace Bestowed on Others Thankfulness: should be offered for the Nearness of God's Presence Thankfulness: should be offered for the Reception and Effectual Working of the Word of God in Others Thankfulness: should be offered for the Supply of Our Bodily Needs Thankfulness: should be offered for the Triumph of the Gospel Thankfulness: should be offered for the Zeal Exhibited by Others Thankfulness: should be offered for Victory Over Death and the Grave Thankfulness: should be offered for Willingness to offer Our Property for God's Service Thankfulness: should be offered for Wisdom and Might Thankfulness: should be offered in Everything Thankfulness: should be offered in Private Worship Thankfulness: should be offered in Public Worship Thankfulness: should be offered in the Name of Christ Thankfulness: should be offered: Always Thankfulness: should be offered: As the Remembrance of God's Holiness Thankfulness: should be offered: Before Receiving Food Thankfulness: should be offered: On Behalf of God's Servants Thankfulness: should be offered: Through Christ Thankfulness: should be offered: To Christ Thankfulness: should be offered: To God Thankfulness: should be offered: Upon the Completion of Great Undertakings Thankfulness: should Enter God's Gates With Thankfulness: The Heavenly Host Engage In Thankfulness: The Israelites, to Joshua Thankfulness: The People of the Island of Melita (Malta), to Paul Thankfulness: The Spies, to Rahab Thankfulness: The Wicked Averse To Thankfulness: To God of Abraham Thankfulness: To God of Abraham's Servant (Eliezar) Thankfulness: To God of Deborah Thankfulness: To God of Hannah Thankfulness: To God of Jehoshaphat's Army Thankfulness: To God of Jethro Thankfulness: To God of Joseph Thankfulness: To God of Melchizedek Thankfulness: To God of Miriam Thankfulness: To God of Rachel Thankfulness: To God of Samuel Thankfulness: To God of the Jews Thankfulness: To God of the Levites Thankfulness: To God of the People of Israel Thankfulness: To God of the Queen of Sheba Thankfulness: To God of the Sailors Thankfulness: To God of the Shepherds Thankfulness: To God: Before Receiving Food, by Jesus Thankfulness: To God: Blind Bartimaeus Thankfulness: To God: One of the Ten Lepers Whom Jesus Healed Thankfulness: To God: The Demon-Possessed Man Who Was Exorcized Thankfulness: To God: The Lame Man Healed by Peter Thankfulness: To God: The Man Who Was Paralyzed Thankfulness: To God: The Roman Centurion for his Boy Thankfulness: To God: The Woman Who Was Bent Over for Eighteen Years Thankfulness: To the Men of Jabesh-Gilead Related Terms |
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