Genesis 6:1
The sermon draws parallels between the moral and societal conditions of Noah's time and those of today, emphasizing the need for awareness of impending judgment.
Chuck Smith discusses the parallels between the days of Noah and the present, emphasizing the rapid population growth and the pervasive wickedness of humanity. He highlights how, just as in Noah's time, the thoughts of people's hearts are often evil, and the world is filled with violence and corruption. Smith warns that many are blind to the impending judgment of God, ignoring the signs and living as if nothing will change. He calls for awareness and urgency, reminding listeners that Jesus' return is imminent, just as the flood came unexpectedly in Noah's day.
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"AS THE DAYS OF NOAH WERE"
Intro: Jesus walking through Temple precincts with disciples. Not one stone left standing.
"What will be the sign of these things and thy coming . . ."
I. POPULATION EXPLOSION "MEN BEGAN TO MULTIPLY UPON THE FACE OF THE EARTH."
A. You may figure by a mathematic formula the population in a given number of years
if you know the average family size and average generation.
1. Assume average family 4 grandparents lived to see grandchildren.
a. 5 generations 96 people.
b. 10 " 3,070 people.
c. 20 " 3,150,000 people.
d. 30 " 3,220,000,000 people.
2. From Adam to Noah, 1,656 years. Men lived to great ages. Average 900
years. Each family had 6 children generation, 100 years average life
span, 500 years.
a. Population at flood -- 235,000,000.
3. If average family eight, average generation - 93.
a. At Adam's death -- 2,800,000.
b. At flood -- 137,000,000.
II. "GOD SAW THE WICKEDNESS OF MAN WAS GREAT IN THE EARTH, AND THAT EVERY IMAGINATION OF THE
THOUGHTS OF HIS HEART WAS ONLY EVIL CONTINUALLY."
A. Look at our world today outside of Christ.
1. Listen to their conversations.
2. "That righteous man Lot vexed by their manner of living."
a. The type of stories being written.
b. The type of pictures being shown.
c. The type of magazines being sold.
d. The type of jokes being told.
B. The imagination of the thoughts of his heart only evil continually.
III. THE EARTH ALSO WAS CORRUPT BEFORE GOD, AND THE EARTH WAS FILLED WITH VIOLENCE.
A. A look at your newspaper or news magazines will reveal same thing today.
1. Alarming rate of increase in crimes of violence.
a. Majority being committed by teenagers.
2. Describe for me the political scene today. Corrupt.
3. Describe the world scene - "Filled with violence."
IV. BLIND AND SCOFFING AT THE IMPENDING JUDGMENT.
A. They ignored the warnings of Noah.
1. They went right on with business as usual.
a. As Jesus described it, eating, drinking, marrying and giving in
marriage until the day that Noah entered into the Ark. And knew
not till the floods came and took them all away.
B. Try to warn people today of God's impending judgment.
1. They laugh and scoff.
As the days of Noah were, so surely are they today. Jesus is coming soon.
Sermon Outline
- I points: - '{''A'': ''Mathematical projections of population growth'', ''B'': ''Historical population estimates from Adam to Noah'', ''C'': ''Implications of large family sizes on population''}' - Population Explosion
- II points: - '{''A'': ''Observations of contemporary society outside of Christ'', ''B'': ''The pervasive nature of evil thoughts and actions''}' - Wickedness of Man
- III points: - '{''A'': ''Current statistics on crime and violence'', ''B'': ''Political corruption and societal decay''}' - Corruption and Violence
- IV points: - '{''A'': ''Historical context of Noah''s warnings'', ''B'': ''Modern-day indifference to God''s judgment''}' - Ignoring Impending Judgment
Key Quotes
“As the days of Noah were, so surely are they today.” — Chuck Smith
“They ignored the warnings of Noah.” — Chuck Smith
“The imagination of the thoughts of his heart only evil continually.” — Chuck Smith
Application Points
- Be vigilant about the moral state of society and its implications.
- Engage in conversations about faith and the consequences of ignoring God's warnings.
- Encourage others to reflect on their lives in light of biblical teachings.