The Lamb King

Chapter 4 The Great Flood (Before 2500 BC)

Adam and Eve’s offspring began populating the earth. Trag- ically though, after many generations had passed, hu- mankind's tendency toward sin became great. Their hearts were full of wickedness, and their rebellion toward God was immense. Because of this, God grieved in His heart, and was sorry He ever made humankind. He chose to destroy the world through an extreme flood, saving only one righteous man, Noah, and his household. Following the flood, over time, Noah’s heirs populated the earth again. But as the population of humankind grew, so once again did the rebellion in their hearts. This time, though, God would not destroy humankind but in- stead, provide a plan for deliverance from the captivity of their sin.

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