The Bible is such a fascinating book! While it can be read and even understood, for the most part, on a simple level, its depths reach further than we will ever be able to plumb with our finite minds.
Upon closer examination, even the simplest words often have incredibly deep implications.
By choosing to explore more than just the surface, as we study the Bible, we will open the doors to unfathomable truths.
Let us examine several verses in the book of Genesis, focusing on a few details involving Noah and the Ark, to get a better understanding of this.
In Genesis, the sixth chapter, we note that God revealed to Noah that He was going to send a flood to destroy every living thing upon the face of the earth.
Mankind was wicked and rebellious, and Noah and his family alone would be saved from the coming destruction.
There is so much more to be revealed about the events involving God, Noah, and the Ark than what might appear at first glance.
Let us consider the little word "pitch" found in Genesis 6:14.
There is much more to this little word than one might think.
If you believe, as I once did, that the word merely refers to a sticky substance that was applied between the cracks of the Ark to keep water out, you are correct...
at least in part.
The deeper meaning of the word is far reaching.
In the original Hebrew text, the word is Kaphar means atonement.
The pitch (Kaphar) that covered the Ark kept the judgment waters from destroying the Ark and its inhabitants.
The word as it is used in this passage indeed refers to the sticky substance, but its deeper meaning represents a picture of the atoning blood of Jesus Christ, which covers the believer and protects him or her from the coming judgment.
Even closer examination of a seemingly insignificant choice of words unearths greater treasure.
In Genesis 7:1, we note that God invites Noah and his family into the Ark.
He does not tell Noah to "go" into the Ark; instead He invites him to "come" into the Ark.
Why is this significant? Because God was not on the outside of Noah's life commanding him, He was on the inside inviting him and assuring him with His presence.
In Genesis 7:16, it is God who shuts the door of the Ark, not Noah nor his family.
Get the picture here! Now if you are a guest at my home, I will greet you at the door, invite you in and close the door behind you.
As my guest, you are now also my responsibility...
to keep safe and secure from any dangers lurking outside.
These are but a few examples of the priceless gems hidden within the depths of the Bible's texts.
As you dig deeper for yourself, you will be astounded at how much treasure is there, just waiting to be unearthed.
Upon closer examination, even the simplest words often have incredibly deep implications.
By choosing to explore more than just the surface, as we study the Bible, we will open the doors to unfathomable truths.
Let us examine several verses in the book of Genesis, focusing on a few details involving Noah and the Ark, to get a better understanding of this.
In Genesis, the sixth chapter, we note that God revealed to Noah that He was going to send a flood to destroy every living thing upon the face of the earth.
Mankind was wicked and rebellious, and Noah and his family alone would be saved from the coming destruction.
There is so much more to be revealed about the events involving God, Noah, and the Ark than what might appear at first glance.
Let us consider the little word "pitch" found in Genesis 6:14.
There is much more to this little word than one might think.
If you believe, as I once did, that the word merely refers to a sticky substance that was applied between the cracks of the Ark to keep water out, you are correct...
at least in part.
The deeper meaning of the word is far reaching.
In the original Hebrew text, the word is Kaphar means atonement.
The pitch (Kaphar) that covered the Ark kept the judgment waters from destroying the Ark and its inhabitants.
The word as it is used in this passage indeed refers to the sticky substance, but its deeper meaning represents a picture of the atoning blood of Jesus Christ, which covers the believer and protects him or her from the coming judgment.
Even closer examination of a seemingly insignificant choice of words unearths greater treasure.
In Genesis 7:1, we note that God invites Noah and his family into the Ark.
He does not tell Noah to "go" into the Ark; instead He invites him to "come" into the Ark.
Why is this significant? Because God was not on the outside of Noah's life commanding him, He was on the inside inviting him and assuring him with His presence.
In Genesis 7:16, it is God who shuts the door of the Ark, not Noah nor his family.
Get the picture here! Now if you are a guest at my home, I will greet you at the door, invite you in and close the door behind you.
As my guest, you are now also my responsibility...
to keep safe and secure from any dangers lurking outside.
These are but a few examples of the priceless gems hidden within the depths of the Bible's texts.
As you dig deeper for yourself, you will be astounded at how much treasure is there, just waiting to be unearthed.
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