Judgment and Promise: Noah, the Flood, and God’s Covenant | Genesis 7–9

Welcome to Day Three of Word for Word: The Bible.In this episode, we continue our year-long journey through Scripture by reading Genesis chapters 7–9 word for word from the New International Version (NIV).Today’s reading covers the story of Noah and the Flood, one of the most well-known and significant events in the Bible. These chapters reveal both God’s judgment and His mercy as He preserves Noah, his family, and every living creature aboard the ark.Today’s reading includes:God commanding Noah to enter the arkForty days and nights of rain and the flood covering the earthThe ark coming to rest on the mountains of AraratThe raven and the dove sent out from the arkGod remembering Noah and causing the waters to recedeNoah offering sacrifices to the Lord after leaving the arkGod establishing an everlasting covenant with humanityThe rainbow as the sign of God’s promiseThe account of Noah’s sons and the generations that followedGenesis 7–9 shows us the seriousness of sin and the reality of God’s judgment, while also revealing His faithfulness, mercy, and commitment to preserve life. God’s covenant after the flood reminds us that He keeps His promises and remains actively involved in the affairs of mankind.Each episode of Word for Word: The Bible includes:A brief prayer for understandingA complete Scripture reading with no added commentaryA short reflection to frame the passage in contextWhether this is your first time reading the Bible or your first time reading it all the way through, you’re invited to follow along each day as we read God’s Word—faithfully, clearly, and word for word.