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The craft built at God’s command by Noah and his family as a means of escape from the flood. The ark is seen as corresponding to the redemption offered to believers through Jesus Christ.
The command to build Ge 6:14 See also Ge 6:1-13,15-16
Its purpose for Noah and his family Ge 6:17-18
Its purpose for the animals Ge 6:19 See also Ge 6:20-22
Noah obeyed God Ge 7:5 See also Ge 7:1-4,6-16
The ark served its purpose Ge 7:17 See also Ge 7:18-24; Ge 8:1-19; Ge 9:1-17
An instance of judgment Mt 24:38-39 pp Lk 17:26-27 Judgment clearly divides humanity into the saved and the lost. See also 2Pe 2:5
An example of faith Heb 11:7 Noah took God at his word in circumstances which must have appeared ridiculous.
A symbol of salvation 1Pe 3:20-21 The link between the ark and baptism is in the twin ideas of water and salvation.
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