The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 4: The Flood (2024)
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Jan 4, 2024 Today's podcast explores the story of Noah and the flood, highlighting Noah’s righteousness, the significance of the rainbow, and permissions and prohibitions given by God. It also discusses the complex connection between human life and the flawed nature of the human heart, including the treatment of animals. The aftermath of Noah’s covenant and the brokenness within his family, particularly an incident involving his son Ham, is also examined, emphasizing the importance of God’s grace in mending familial relationships.
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Noah's Nakedness
- Noah planted a vineyard, drank wine, and became drunk, exposing himself in his tent.
- His son Ham saw him and told his brothers, while Shem and Japheth covered their father.
God's Covenant with Noah
- God made a covenant with Noah, promising never to destroy the earth by flood again.
- This covenant symbolizes God's peace and commitment to humanity.
Permission and Prohibition
- After the flood, God permits humans to eat animals but forbids murder.
- This distinction highlights the sanctity of human life, created in God's image.