If you are planning to see the movie Noah, here are a few things I think you should consider first.
Let’s begin with the movie itself. Noah’s director, Darren Aronofsky, declares openly that he is an atheist. He described Noah as the “the least biblical film ever made.” For example, the movie shows Noah deciding who is and who isn’t worthy of getting on the boat. In other words, Noah decides who lives and who dies. There are also some strange scenes that didn’t come from the Bible, like some funny looking “Rock People” who show up out of nowhere to help Noah.
Next, remember that the book is usually better than the movie. In this case, the original Bible story is only four chapters long so it will take you only a few minutes to read. You will find the story in Genesis Chapters 6 through 9. (I’ll send you a Bible if you need one.)
It is also important to decide if the story of Noah is real, or just a fable. There is a very easy way to answer that question. Jesus put His stamp of approval on the story of Noah (see Matthew 24:37-38 and Luke 17:26-27). If Jesus believed that the story of Noah really happened, then that should settle the question. Here is why: Jesus correctly predicted His own death and resurrection. Jesus declared that,“No one has taken Lastly, it is very important to discover the real key to the story of Noah and the flood. The Bible is filled with fascinating stories, but they are much more than just exciting reading. God gave us the Bible so we can get to know Him, and the story of Noah is a good example. Let me highlight a few of the things we learn about God from the story of Noah and the flood. The first one is that God sees and hates it when we sin. “Then the Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great on the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually” (Genesis 6:5). King David knew this was true: “O Lord, You have searched me and known me. You know when I sit down and when I rise up; You understand my thought from afar. You scrutinize my path and my lying down, and are intimately acquainted with all my ways. Even before there is a word on my tongue, behold, O Lord, You know it all” (Psalm 139:1–4). We also see the patience of God in the story. God had Noah warn everybody for 120 years that judgment was coming. “… the patience of God kept waiting in the days of Noah, during the construction of the ark…” (1 Peter 3:20). This serves as an important reminder to all of us. Just because God hasn’t punished us for our sins yet, that doesn’t mean He never will. God is patient with us in order to give us ample time to turn our lives over to Him. “Or do you think lightly of the riches of His kindness and tolerance and patience, not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to repentance?” (Romans 2:4). The great flood reminds us that when God does judge sin, it happens suddenly. As soon as Noah and his family were safe in the Ark, the Lord closed the door to the Ark and the flood began (see Genesis 6:16-17). “… the Lord Jesus will be revealed from heaven with His mighty angels in flaming fire, dealing out retribution to those who do not know God and to those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. These will pay the penalty of eternal destruction, away from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power” (2 Thessalonians 1:7–9). As you can see, the story of Noah and the flood contains some very important information for all of us today. Here is one way to sum up this story: God hates sin, but He loves to show mercy. “The Lord … is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9). Whether you see the movie Noah or not, don’t miss the message that God has given to us through the story. The Ark only had one door. Today, too, there is only one door through which you can find salvation. Jesus said, “I am the door; if anyone enters through Me, he will be saved…” (John 10:9).
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