Noah's Ark: Gathering the Animals, Two by Two!
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Join Noah as he shares the amazing story of how he gathered all the animals, two by two, into the great ark, just as God commanded! A story of faith, obedience, and incredible creatures for children aged 3 and over.
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Noah Gathers The Animals Bible Verses
Introduction: Noah Gathers The Animals
Hello, my dear children! It is I, Noah, and I am so glad to see your bright faces again! Do you remember our story from last time? We spoke of a time long, long ago, when the world had become a very sad place. People were not being kind to each other, and their hearts were full of evil. God, who loves us all so very much, was sad too. He told me that He would send a great flood to wash away all the sins, but He also gave me a very special job.
A World Without Rain
I must tell you something very strange and wonderful about the world back then. You know how you see big, gray clouds today and run inside because it’s about to rain? Well, in my day, we had never seen rain!
Can you imagine a world where water never fell from the sky? Instead, God had a different way of taking care of the trees and the flowers. Every morning, a soft, heavy mist would creep up from the ground. It was like a giant, gentle sprayer that watered the whole face of the earth (Genesis 2:5-6). The air felt thick and sweet, and the ground was always moist enough for our crops to grow, even without a single drop from the clouds.
When God told me He was going to bring "floodwaters from the heavens," it was something no one had ever heard of before! It took a lot of faith to build a boat for a "rainstorm" when the sky had always been clear and dry.
God's Grand Plan: A Quick Reminder
God told me to build a magnificent boat, an ark, that would be so big it could float on the highest waters! It was to be made of gopher wood, covered inside and out with pitch to make it waterproof, like a giant, sturdy tub. Do you remember how big it was? It was as long as a football field and as tall as a three-story house! It had many rooms inside, like a big house. God wanted me, my wife, my three sons—Shem, Ham, and Japheth—and their wives to be safe inside. He promised to keep us safe from the coming flood. And so, with heavy hearts but trusting in God, we began to build.
God's Most Amazing Command Was To Bring The Animals Into The Ark
Then came another amazing command from God! Not only were we to build the Ark, but we were to bring all sorts of animals into it. Can you imagine?
God wanted us to bring two of every kind of animal, a male and a female, so that after the flood, there would still be animals on the earth. And for the "clean" animals, those we could eat or offer in thanks to God, He wanted seven pairs! Why seven? Perhaps because seven is often seen as a special number in God's eyes, a number of completeness and blessing.
Can you imagine the sight? Lions and lambs, elephants and tiny mice, tall giraffes and hopping kangaroos, all coming towards the Ark! We didn't have to go and catch them; God, in His amazing power, brought them to us. They walked in an orderly line, two by two, just as God had said. It was an incredible parade, a sight that still fills my heart with wonder when I think of it!
We spent many days gathering food for all these creatures – hay for the cows, and fruits for the monkeys! It was a very busy time, but we knew we had to obey God's command. Can you imagine how much food that would be for so many animals for a whole year? We filled the Ark with many different kinds of plants and dried foods, all stored carefully in the different rooms.
Even the birds of the air, little sparrows and mighty eagles, came too. They flew into the Ark, finding their resting places. It truly was a miracle to behold! Why did God do this? To show us His great power and His great love for all His creation, both people and animals. He wanted to make sure that life would continue on earth after the flood.
A Biblical Truth: Obedience and Trust
The story of the animals coming to the Ark teaches us a very important truth: obedience to God is always rewarded. Even when things seem impossible, or when God asks us to do something very big, if we trust Him and obey, He will help us. My family and I trusted God completely, and He guided every step. Do you think it was easy? No, it was very hard work! But with God's help, nothing is impossible.
Conclusion
So, my dear children, that is the story of how the animals, two by two, came to the Ark. It was a time of great wonder and a powerful reminder of God's amazing plan and His loving care for all His creation. Next time, we will talk about the great flood itself and what happened when the waters came.
What do you think was the most amazing animal to walk into the Ark? Draw a picture of your favorite animal coming to the Ark and share it with your family!
References
The Holy Bible, King James Version. (2019). Public Domain. (Original work published 1611)
Walton, J. H. (2009). The Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy. Zondervan. (Explores the geographical and environmental context of ancient Israel and Mesopotamia).
