Hebrews 11:37-38They were stoned, they were sawn in two, they were

killed with the sword. They went about in skins of sheep and goats, destitute, afflicted, mistreated

— 38 of whom the world was not worthy—wandering about in deserts and mountains, and in

dens and caves of the earth. 39 And all these, though commended through their faith, did not

receive what was promised, 

1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. 2 For by it the people of old received their commendation.

Hebrews 11:38

Noah

Noah lived in a different world…1. Lived under a cloud cover

of water, Genesis 1:62. Lived before the continental

division, Genesis 10:253. Lived in a vegetarian world,

Genesis 1:29-30; 9:34. Lived in a world of giants,

Genesis 6:45. Population formulas add to

the picture

There were also similarities… Genesis 6:1-8

1. Sons of God led astray by the attractive, worldly ones

2. Every thought was evil, continually

3. God was grieved in heart, sorry that he had made man

Noah found favorGenesis 6:9

These are the generations of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his generation.

Noah walked with God.  Hebrews 11:7

By faith Noah, being warned by God concerning events as yet unseen, in reverent fear

constructed an ark for the saving of his household. By this he condemned the world

and became an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.

Why was Noah a man of Faith?1. Received warning

of the unseen, and heeded it

Do we listen to warnings?Warnings about

friendsAbout assemblingTo our childrenAbout our speechAbout our attitudeAbout drinkingAbout our exampleEtc., etc.

Why was Noah a man of Faith?1. Received warning

of the unseen, and heeded it

2. Built what he didn’t understand

We also are building….When we discipline

our childrenWhen we resist

changes in the church’s organization, mission, and work

When we build the right kind of influence

Why was Noah a man of Faith?1. Received warning

of the unseen, and heeded it

2. Built what he didn’t understand

3. Took on a task with the end unknown

We have tasks before us also with unknown end results…

Programs of teachingPrograms of teachingPrograms of outreachPrograms of outreachPrograms of benevolencePrograms of benevolence

Why was Noah a man of Faith?1. Received warning

of the unseen, and heeded it

2. Built what he didn’t understand

3. Took on a task with the end unknown

4. Lived blameless in a culture that was unacceptable

2 Peter 2:5…if he did not spare

the ancient world, but preserved

Noah, a herald of righteousness,

with seven others, when he brought a

flood upon the world of the

ungodly;…

Noah preached righteousness

What Can I Do? • Pray hard• Build your

faith• Speak up like Noah

Why was Noah a man of Faith?1. Received warning of

the unseen, and heeded it

2. Built what he didn’t understand

3. Took on a task with the end unknown

4. Lived blameless in a culture that was unacceptable

5. Was subject to sin, unfortunately

Noah was a man of faith, Given as an example

1. Received warning of the unseen, and heeded it2. Built what he didn’t understand3. Took on a task with the end unknown4. Lived blameless in a culture that was

unacceptable5. And was subject to sin, unfortunately

But he was a follower of the one true God

Could we be followers like Noah?