Genesis - 6 - The World Grows Wicked

The World Grows Wicked

1️⃣ The World Becomes Corrupt

As time went on, the human population grew.
People began to do whatever they wanted — violence, evil, and immorality filled the earth.

Some men known as the “sons of God” (possibly rulers, judges, or powerful men) took any women they desired as wives.
This mixing led to mighty warriors known as the Nephilim — strong and famous people of that time.

But God saw that human thoughts and hearts had become completely corrupted — that people’s minds were filled with evil all the time.

It broke God’s heart.
He regretted what humanity had become and said:

“I will wipe out mankind, along with animals and birds, for I regret that I made them.”

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2️⃣ One Man Found Favor

But Noah was different.
He was righteous, blameless, and walked faithfully with God, even when the world around him didn’t.

Noah had three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

God looked at the earth — it was filled with violence and corruption.
He told Noah:

“The end of all people has come, because the earth is filled with evil.
I’m going to destroy both them and the earth.”

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3️⃣ The Ark’s Instructions

God said:

“Build a large boat (ark) from gopher wood.
Make rooms inside and cover it with pitch to make it waterproof.

The dimensions should be:

• 450 feet long

• 75 feet wide

• 45 feet high

Make three decks, a door on the side, and a window near the top for light.”

Then God told Noah:

“I will send a flood to destroy all life under the heavens — everything with breath will die.
But I will make a covenant (a promise) with you.

You, your wife, your sons, and their wives will go into the ark.
Bring two of every kind of living creature — male and female — to keep them alive.
Also gather food for yourselves and for them.”

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4️⃣ Noah Obeyed

Noah did everything God commanded him — exactly as he was told.

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✅ Summary in Today’s Terms

• Humanity became so violent and corrupt that God decided to start over.

• Noah stood out because he walked faithfully with God in a dark world.

• God’s plan was not just judgment but a fresh start through Noah and his family.

• The ark symbolizes salvation, obedience, and faith in God’s warning — even when others didn’t believe.