The Baptism of Noah: What the Waters of Judgement Have to Do with the Waters of Baptism

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May 19, 2024 • David Schrock • Genesis 7

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Dear OBC Family,

What does baptism have to do with the flood? Or to reverse it, what does the flood have to do with baptism?

This Sunday, we will discover that baptism is not simply an ordinance that divides churches—do we baptize infants, or only believers? (The answer is believers 😀). In answer to the question, baptism is actually the way God has decided to destroy sin and bring new life.

Baptism is something that every generation of God’s people have experienced. Baptism is also something that Christ himself does today, as he gives the waters of life from heaven when he ‘baptizes’ someone with the Holy Spirit. Churches follow suit with water baptism as they baptize on earth those who have been baptized from heaven.

Indeed, baptism is a major theme that runs through the whole Bible. And on Sunday, we will see how the waters of judgment in Genesis 7 serve as the headwaters for baptism in the Bible and even today.

To prepare for Sunday, take time to read Genesis 7-8, as well as 1 Peter 3. Notice how Peter looks to Noah to explain salvation with the baptism of Noah’s ark. And pray for God to pour out on us his living water.

As the Lord allows, I look forward to seeing you Sunday and worshiping the One who sits above the floods!

For His Glory and your joy in Christ,

Pastor David

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Discussion & Response Questions (Genesis 7:1–24)

What stands out to you after reading this text and listening to Sunday’s sermon?

What questions do you have?

As you read this text, remember that God is the primary actor here. What is God doing?

Consider the use of “God” (Elohim) and “LORD” (YHWH) in this passage. What do you notice?

What repetition do you notice?

What does this repetition highlight and emphasize in this history of the Flood?

What is the significance of the LORD shutting them into the ark?

Read 1 Peter 3:18–22. Consider the relationship between baptism and the Flood. What is Peter teaching?

Read 2 Peter 3:1–7. What are implications of the Flood for us today?

How ought we to respond to this text?

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June 9, 2024 • David Schrock • Genesis 9:8–17

Dear OBC Family, When was the last time you saw a rainbow? And what did you think when you saw it? What did you remember? On Sunday, we will see what God has to say about rainbows and what the meaning of the rainbow is. Indeed, the rainbow is a sign of God’s grace and we should remember the covenant with Noah that is still in effect today. To prepare for Sunday, read Genesis 9, as well as Isaiah 54. We will be reminded of God’s promise of grace this Sunday and how that promise encourages us to continue to walk confidently with God. As the Lord allows, I look forward to seeing you Sunday as we worship God together. For His Glory and your joy, Pastor David -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Discussion & Response Questions (Genesis 9:8 – 17) Consider the text for this week. What stands out to you? How do you think about the flood? The world that came after it? Is Genesis 1–11 more like a galaxy far, far away? Or does it influence how you think about the world? How does the rest of the Bible pick up and apply this new beginning? What are the parts of the world that Genesis 8:20–9:7 describe? What is the pattern of “world building” that is found here? How does that support your views of the world? How does that invite change? How is this new beginning after the Flood distinct from the first beginning in Genesis 1-2? What change did the exaltation of Christ bring to the world? And does that mean for us? How ought we to respond to this text?

In the Beginning... Again: 5 Puzzles to Put the World Back Together (Gen. 8:20-9:7)

June 2, 2024 • David Schrock • Genesis 8:20—9:7

Dear OBC Family, What is the world like? Is it like the beginning? Or is it completely different after the flood? And what does it matter? While we are often tempted to simply think about what comes next in our own lives, families, careers, or ministries, we need to slow down and consider the stage on which we live, move, and have our being. We are creatures made in the image of God, and that means we need to know who God is and what he has made. And also, that means we need to know what he has remade after the flood. This Sunday we will continue to look at Noah. Only now we move from his ark to his altar. And from his salvation to the creation of a new society. In Genesis 8:20–9:7 we will see at least five building blocks to civilization and also a particular order to arrange them. To prepare, take time to read Genesis 9. Pray that God would give us insight and interest into the world he has made, so that we might see where we fit in his creation and how his salvation in Christ is the only way to see the world put to rights. As the Lord allows, I look forward to seeing you Sunday. And this week, I am especially thankful for many of the graces God has given to our church. I wrote them down in a blogpost and I would encourage you to read them—https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3a%2f%2fobc.us14.list-manage.com%2ftrack%2fclick%3fu%3ddd23918991ea6f542a8065bed%26id%3d56e9a176ad%26e%3df5b57025e0&data=05%7c02%7c%7c8a61cdea383047090d9b08dc81b49df9%7c84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7c1%7c0%7c638527859953431581%7cunknown%7ctwfpbgzsb3d8eyjwijoimc4wljawmdailcjqijoiv2lumziilcjbtii6ik1hawwilcjxvci6mn0%3d%7c0%7c%7c%7c&sdata=ytlqc6brvt0gakoljgx1yp6blogmf0qgta5tgx2s8h8%3d&reserved=0 I bless God for the work of grace he has done at our church and I look forward to singing his praises with you, his saints, on Sunday. For His Glory and your joy, Pastor David ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Discussion & Response Questions (Genesis 8:20-9:7) Consider the text for this week. What stands out to you? How do you think about the flood? The world that came after it? Is Genesis 1–11 more like a galaxy far, far away? Or does it influence how you think about the world? How does the rest of the Bible pick up and apply this new beginning? What are the parts of the world that Genesis 8:20–9:7 describe? What is the pattern of “world building” that is found here? How does that support your views of the world? How does that invite change? How is this new beginning after the Flood distinct from the first beginning in Genesis 1-2? What change did the exaltation of Christ bring to the world? And does that mean for us? How ought we to respond to this text?