Cleansed—Noah’s Flood

“Cleansed” - Noah’s FloodSpeaker: Rev. Ho-Ming J. TsuiScripture: Genesis 7: 1-24 "God has to wash you clean before He can make you new.”  TRIAL: What does the trial look like in this story?(Genesis 6:5-13)  TRUST: What does trust look like in this story?(Genesis 6:8-9, 14-22)  TRANSITION: God’s 40-Day Wash Cycle(Genesis 7:1-24, 8:1)  You have to trust in the WHO rather than try to figure out the WHY. Word: We trust that God keeps His promises (the WHAT) Power: We trust God’s ability to work all things out for our good (the HOW) Speed: We trust in God’s timing (the WHEN)  TRANSFORMATION: What does transformation look like in this context?(Genesis 8:15-22)God’s Two-Step Cleaning Process:Mortification: Washing away the old nature — subduing or putting to death the deeds of the sinful natureVivification: Bringing in the new nature — setting your heart and mind on the things of the Spirit “If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”—2 Corinthians 5:17 Reflection:Have you resisted God’s ongoing cleansing work in your own life? What if God has been cleaning our church for a season to come?