In this captivating video by Saddleback Kids titled “Noah Enters the Boat with His Family and the Animals,” the story of Noah’s Ark from the book of Genesis (7-9) is beautifully animated and retold. Noah, a righteous man who pleased God, was chosen to build a massive boat made of cypress wood and waterproofed with tar. God instructed Noah to bring his wife, three sons, and their wives, as well as pairs of every kind of animal on board the ark. As Noah followed God’s instructions, the floodwaters covered the earth for 40 days and nights, sparing only those within the boat. Ultimately, a sign of God’s covenant with Noah and all living creatures was revealed through the appearance of a rainbow in the clouds. This captivating video brings to life the remarkable tale of Noah and the great flood, showcasing God’s faithfulness and the importance of following His commands.
Noah Enters the Boat with His Family and the Animals
Noah, a righteous man, found favor with God in a corrupt and violent world. God decided to destroy all living creatures on Earth due to the wickedness that filled the earth. God gave Noah specific instructions to build a large boat out of cypress wood and waterproof it with tar. Noah diligently followed God’s instructions, constructing decks and stalls throughout the interior of the boat. The boat was an impressive 450 feet long, 75 feet wide, and 45 feet high.
As the flood was imminent, God instructed Noah to enter the boat with his family and to bring pairs of every kind of animal on board. Noah and his sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth, gathered the animals and provisions for their journey. They entered the boat, and God closed the door behind them.
Noah Pleases God
Noah’s faithfulness and obedience to God’s commands pleased Him. Noah was the only righteous man on Earth at that time. The earth had become corrupted and filled with violence, prompting God’s decision to destroy all living creatures. However, God saw in Noah a man who was good and blameless among all the people of the Earth.
God’s Plan to Destroy All Living Creatures
The prevailing corruption and violence on Earth led God to make the difficult decision to destroy all living creatures. Though it saddened Him to see the state of His creation, God deemed it necessary to wipe out all living things from the earth. He decided to bring forth a flood to cleanse the world and start anew.
To preserve the human and animal populations, God commanded Noah to build the ark, a massive boat that would withstand the floodwaters. This was His plan to ensure the survival of Noah, his family, and a representative pair of every kind of animal.
Instructions for Building the Boat
God gave Noah detailed instructions for building the boat. Noah was to construct the boat using cypress wood and waterproof it with tar both inside and out. The ark was to have decks and stalls throughout its interior, allowing for the accommodation and care of the animals during their time on board.
Dimensions and Design of the Boat
God provided specific dimensions for the ark. It was to be an impressive vessel, measuring 450 feet long, 75 feet wide, and 45 feet high. The boat was to have an 18-inch opening below the roof, encircling the entire vessel. God instructed Noah to place the door on the side of the ark.
Preparing for the Flood
Prior to the flood, God warned Noah of the impending disaster. He instructed Noah to gather pairs of every kind of animal and bring them on board the ark, along with enough food to sustain them all. Noah diligently obeyed God’s commandments, ensuring that he and his family and the animals were prepared for the coming flood.
Noah Obeys God’s Instructions
Noah faithfully executed God’s commands, adhering precisely to the instructions he had received. While others may have doubted or questioned the necessity of building such a massive boat, Noah trusted in God’s wisdom and carried out His plans. He did not waver in his obedience but diligently followed each step outlined by God.
Noah and his family, along with the selected animals, entered the ark as God had directed. They entered with faith and trust, knowing that God was guiding them through this extraordinary event.
The Flood Begins
As predicted by God, the rains began to pour down on the earth. For forty days and forty nights, the rain continued relentlessly, causing the floodwaters to rise. The rising waters covered the ground and lifted the boat high above the earth, ensuring the survival of those within its walls.
The only survivors were Noah, his family, and the animals that had been chosen to board the ark. As the floodwaters grew deeper, all other living creatures perished, leaving only those protected within the boat.
Survival inside the Boat
During the flood, Noah and his family relied on the ark for their safety and sustenance. Though the storm raged outside, God ensured their survival within the boat. The ark withstood the powerful forces of the flood and provided a safe haven for Noah and his family, as well as for the animals aboard.
The Dove and the Olive Leaf
After forty days of rain and floodwaters covering the earth, Noah released a raven from the ark to see if it could find dry ground. However, the raven did not return. Noah then released a dove, but it also returned to the ark. Noah waited another week and released the dove once more. This time, the dove returned with an olive leaf in its beak, signaling that the floodwaters were starting to recede, and dry ground was emerging.
The earth was gradually drying up, and hope was restored. Through the dove and the olive leaf, God provided Noah with a sign that His promises would be fulfilled, and the land would once again be habitable.
Leaving the Boat and God’s Blessings
After the earth had dried up, God instructed Noah and his family to leave the boat. With gratitude and obedience, they carried out God’s command and released the animals from the ark. Noah built an altar to worship the Lord and express his gratitude for the survival of his family and the diverse array of animals.
God, in turn, blessed Noah and his sons, commanding them to be fruitful and multiply, filling the earth once more. He established a covenant with Noah, promising never again to destroy the earth with a flood. As a sign of this everlasting covenant, God placed a rainbow in the clouds, reminding both Himself and humanity of His faithfulness and love.
Through Noah’s obedience and faith, he and his family were spared from the destructive flood. God’s blessings and covenant with Noah ushered in a new chapter for mankind, marked by restoration, peace, and the promise of a future filled with hope.
