NOAH

Noah’s ark is a type of Christ. Noah, the man, is also a type of Christ.

Lamech, Noah’s daddy, named his son “Noah, saying, ‘This one will give us rest’ ” (Genesis 5:29, NASB). Noah’s name meant “rest”, which points forward to Jesus, the giver of rest. Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28).

“Noah was a righteous man, blameless among his contemporaries” (Genesis 6:9), certainly foreshadowing Jesus, who was completely righteous and blameless!

“Noah walked with God” (Genesis 6:9). He knew God. He spent time with God. He loved God. He lived in constant communion with God. And Noah “did everything that God had commanded him” (Genesis 6:22) … just like Jesus.

The “type” is most clearly seen in Noah’s mission and purpose. God called Noah to save. Noah’s obedience paved the way to mankind’s salvation, which clearly foreshadows Jesus, our Savior.

Because of Noah’s sacrifice of service, all the faithful remained safe and secure (Genesis 8:18-19) … and because of Jesus’ sacrifice, the faithful are forever secure!

“… think on these things” (Philippians 4:8, KJV).