Workmanship

Genesis 6:14–16

A challenge about believing Noah built such a big boat is that the events all happened before the Iron Age, when stronger nails were available. One fascinating theory talks about “sewn boats” that are still used today (https://www.baslibrary.org/biblical-archaeology-review/31/3/4) and could even hold up to 200 tons. This idea matches pretty well with the description of how to build the ark in the Bible.    


Questions for further thought:
1. Does it help bring the story of building the ark to life to imagine realistic ways to build such a big boat with the tools of the time?

2. What other challenges do you find in believing Old Testament stories?   


Challenge: What in your life would be the equivalent of building an ark? Pray and prepare to be willing to take on big tasks for God.