What Can We LearnFrom These Two Building Projects?

Jesus referred to Noah’s ark (Mt. 24:37-39; Lk. 17:26-27): key lesson - preparation

Hebrews author referred to Noah’s ark (11:7): key lesson – obedient faith

Peter referred to Noah’s ark (1 Pet. 3:20-21; 2 Pet. 2:5): key lesson – few saved

NOAH’S ARK Universal need

Saved by grace

Universal judgment

Divine pattern given

One means of salvation

CHRIST’S CHURCH

Romans 3:23

Eph. 2:8-9; Tit. 2:11

2 Peter 3:1-13

Mt. 16:18; Rom. 6:3,17

Ephesians 4:4-6; 5:23

NOAH’S ARK One light

One entrance

Obedience necessary

Invitation offered

Salvation inside

CHRIST’S CHURCH

2 Cor. 4:4

John 10:9; 14:6

Hebrews 5:9; 11:7

Revelation 22:17

Ac. 2:47; Gal. 3:26-27

NOAH’S ARK Destruction

outside

Saved by water

Few saved

CHRIST’S CHURCH

2 Thess. 1:7-9

1 Peter 3:21

Mt. 7:13-14; Lk. 13:23ff

Noah acted righteously to save himself and his family (Ezekiel 14:14,20)

Will you?