What happensPermalink
As generations pass, the whole population of Earth becomes wicked, except Noah. God determines to destroy all people by flood, and gives Noah instructions to build an ark to survive it.
Why it mattersPermalink
The corruption Lamech lamented in Genesis 5:28 is here, and it infects the whole world. God has been patient, but his patience has run out, and judgment is at hand. Humanity will be saved, but its nature will remain unchanged and require saving again.
Key versePermalink
But I [God] will establish my covenant with you [Noah], and you shall come into the ark, you, your sons, your wife, and your sons’ wives with you.