Genesis 7 — The Flood Begins 1️⃣ Entering the Ark God said to Noah: “Go into the ark — you and your entire family. I have seen that you alone are righteous in this generation.” God instructed Noah to bring: Seven pairs of every clean animal (male and female), One pair of every unclean animal, And seven pairs of birds , so life could continue after the flood. God warned Noah: “In seven days, I will send rain on the earth for 40 days and 40 nights . Everything living on the land will be wiped out.” Noah obeyed everything God commanded . 2️⃣ The Flood Starts Noah was 600 years old when the floodwaters came. Noah, his wife, his sons — Shem, Ham, and Japheth — and their wives entered the ark. Animals of every kind followed, just as God had instructed. After seven days, the flood began. Underground waters burst open. Heavy rain poured from the sky. Rain fell day and night for 40 days and 40 nights . 3️⃣ God Seals the Ark As the waters rose, God Himself shut the door of the ark , se...
Love: God’s Foundation for Every Relationship Love is where every healthy relationship begins. Not the kind of love the world talks about—the emotional, temporary, “as long as it feels good” love—but the deep, steady love that comes from God. The Bible says, “God is love” (1 John 4:8). That means real love doesn’t start with us; it starts with Him. God’s love is patient when people are difficult. It is kind when kindness isn’t returned. It stays faithful even when feelings change. This kind of love isn’t based on mood or circumstances—it’s a choice. In today’s world, love is often treated like a feeling you fall into and out of, but Scripture teaches us that love is something you live out daily . The apostle Paul describes love clearly in 1 Corinthians 13. Love is patient. Love is kind. It does not keep a record of wrongs. These words aren’t just meant for weddings—they’re meant for everyday life. This is how love should look in marriage, in friendships, in families, and even w...