7 Noah Found Grace in the Eyes of the Lord

7 Noah Found Grace in the Eyes of the Lord

Noah Found Grace in the Eyes of the Lord



Joseph Smith—Matthew 1:41 But as it was in the days of Noah, so it shall be also at the coming of the Son of Man;

In the world during Noah’s day, there was a flood of evil. Today there is also a flood of evil all around us.

Genesis 6:12–13 13 And God said unto Noah, The end of all flesh is come before me; for the earth is filled with violence through them; and, behold, I will destroy them with the earth.

Moses 8:28 8 The earth was corrupt before God, and it was filled with violence.

Moses 8:27 What am I doing personally in my life to find grace in the eyes of the Lord? What did Noah do?

Ether 1:33–43 Both Noah and the Brother of Jared found grace in the sight of God, because they sought Him in prayer and they kept His commandments; and they helped their families to draw near to God as well.

 

There is spiritual safety in following the Lord’s prophet.
Genesis 6; Moses 8

What is similar to our day? Wickedness in growing, and the gospel is being preached throughout the world. Today, the wickedness is growing; righteousness among those who choose to be Saints is also growing.

Moses 8:15–24, 28

20 And it came to pass that Noah called upon the children of men that they should repent; but they hearkened not unto his words;
22 And God saw that the wickedness of men had become great in the earth; and every man was lifted up in the imagination of the thoughts of his heart, being only evil continually.
22 And God saw that the wickedness of men had become great in the earth; and every man was lifted up in the imagination of the thoughts of his heart, being only evil continually.
23 And it came to pass that Noah continued his preaching unto the people, saying: Hearken, and give heed unto my words;
24 Believe and repent of your sins and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, even as our fathers, and ye shall receive the Holy Ghost, that ye may have all things made manifest; and if ye do not this, the floods will come in upon you; nevertheless they hearkened not.
28 The earth was corrupt before God, and it was filled with violence.

We have a prophet in our day, just like Noah was a prophet in his day.

Moses 8:13–30 16 And it came to pass that Noah prophesied, and taught the things of God, even as it was in the beginning.
19 And the Lord ordained Noah after his own order, and commanded him that he should go forth and declare his Gospel unto the children of men, even as it was given unto Enoch.

20 And it came to pass that Noah called upon the children of men that they should repent; but they hearkened not unto his words;

23 And it came to pass that Noah continued his preaching unto the people, saying: Hearken, and give heed unto my words;

24 Believe and repent of your sins and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, even as our fathers, and ye shall receive the Holy Ghost, that ye may have all things made manifest; and if ye do not this, the floods will come in upon you; nevertheless they hearkened not.

27 And thus Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord; for Noah was a just man, and perfect in his generation; and he walked with God, as did also his three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

Teachings of Presidents of the Church (See invitations and promises)

A Living Prophet for the Latter Days

Elder Allen D. Haynie taught, “A perfect and loving Father in Heaven has chosen the pattern of revealing truth to His children through a prophe.t”

How does following the words of our prophet help you stay safe and feel safe?

Prophets

Video: Why Do We Have Prophets? https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/video/2015-01-1090-why-do-we-have-prophets?lang=eng

 

 

The Flood was an act of God’s mercy.
Genesis 6:5–13

Genesis 6:7 Why did God choose to destroy man whom He had created?

Elder Neal A. Maxwell explained that at the time of the Flood, “corruption had reached an agency-destroying point that spirits could not, in justice, be sent here.”

Enoch had been shown that Jesus Christ would atone for the sins of the world, including the people at the time of Noah. And those people would be taught the gospel in the Spirit World, giving them the chance to repent and progress and make covenants with God.

The Flood was an act of God’s mercy.
Genesis 6:5–13

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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