In today's reading the narrative takes a jarring turn as sin begins to corrupt the entire society. Cain murdered his brother Abel, and wickedness grew increasingly widespread throughout the earth. But in the midst of a dire situation, God showed grace to a man named Noah.
Before you begin
Ask the Lord to give you a fresh sense of wonder as you read His Word. Pray for understanding and for an open, humble, obedient heart to receive what He wants to say to you.
Read
Review
Write a sentence or two about what you've just read. This could be a summary of the passage or an observation or highlight that stood out to you.
Reflect
In Genesis 7:1, the Lord tells Noah, "I have seen that you alone are righteous before me in this generation." What would it mean to live to this standard of righteousness in today's corrupt world?
"Once sin entered the lives of mankind, it didn’t take long for us to turn on each other. Within a single generation of Adam and Eve’s original sin, their children were fighting over who mattered more. That particular dispute ended badly (Gen. 4:1–16), but it didn’t start with physical violence. It started with a war of words." —Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth1
Respond
Write a short prayer, based on today’s reading. This could include praise, gratitude, personal confession, agreement with the truth, or a request for yourself or someone else.
Takeaway Thought
What key verse or insight will you take with you into your day?