Noah Tells God Thank You 🕊️

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Join Noah as he recounts the amazing story of the great flood and how his family gave an offering to show God their heartfelt thanks. Discover why being thankful makes God smile!

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A Journey Remembered: The Waters Recede

My dear children, gather 'round! Do you remember our grand adventure? Do you recall the mighty ark, floating on the vast, wide waters? The world was covered, wasn't it? But God, in His great love, kept us safe inside that strong boat – my family, and all the animals too!

It was a long time, but God always remembered us. He sent a wind to blow over the earth, and slowly, slowly, the waters began to go down. First, we saw the tops of the mountains, then more and more dry land! Oh, what a sight that was!

Stepping Onto New Earth

We sent out a raven, do you remember? And then a dove. The first dove came back, but the second one brought a fresh olive leaf! What did that mean, my little ones? It meant new life! It meant the earth was ready for us again! And finally, God spoke to me, saying, "Go out from the ark, you and your wife, and your sons and your sons' wives with you. Bring out with you every living thing that is with you of all flesh..." (Genesis 8:16-17, ESV).

And so we did! We all stepped out onto the fresh, clean earth. The birds flew, the animals scampered, and my family and I breathed in the sweet, fresh air. It was a brand new beginning! Can you imagine how happy we were? Can you feel the joy in our hearts?

📖 Noah Tells God Thank You Bible Verses ESV - Genesis 8:20 - 22

Then Noah built an altar to the LORD and took some of every clean animal and some of every clean bird and offered burnt offerings on the altar.

And when the LORD smelled the pleasing aroma, the LORD said in his heart, “I will never again curse[fn] the ground because of man, for the intention of man’s heart is evil from his youth. Neither will I ever again strike down every living creature as I have done.

While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night, shall not cease.”

My Heart Was Full of Thanks to God

Now, when we stepped out, my heart was overflowing with gratitude. I thought, "How can I thank God enough for saving us and keeping us safe through such a mighty storm?" I built an altar and gave an offering to God:

"Then Noah built an altar to the Lord and took some of every clean animal and some of every clean bird and offered burnt offerings on the altar." (Genesis 8:20, ESV).

Do you know what an altar is? It's a special place we built in those days to show God our worship and our love. We built it with stones, carefully piled high. And then, we gave an offering of some of the animals and birds to God. 

This was our way ancient people gave offerings to God. This is how we told God a big, "Thank You, God!" It was a sacrifice of thanksgiving, showing Him that we recognized His great power and His amazing kindness.

God's Promise and Delight With Our Offerings

And what did God do, children? He became pleased when He smelled the odor of my offering:

"And when the Lord smelled the pleasing aroma, the Lord said in his heart, 'I will never again curse the ground because of man, for the intention of man's heart is evil from his youth. Neither will I ever again strike down every living creature as I have done.

 

While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night, shall not cease.'" (Genesis 8:21-22, ESV).

God smelled our offering, and it was a "pleasing aroma" to Him. This means God was pleased with our thankfulness! He was happy that we remembered His goodness and showed Him our love. And in His heart, He made a wonderful promise. God promised that He would never again destroy all living things with a flood. He promised that the seasons would always come and go – planting time and harvest time, cold and warm, summer and winter, day and night – always, as long as the earth lasts! Isn't that an incredible promise?

💡Noah Tells God Thank You FAQ:

Why did Noah build an altar?

Noah built an altar to show God how thankful he was for saving his family and all the animals from the great flood. It was a special way to worship God.

What is a "pleasing aroma" to God? 

When the Bible says God smelled a "pleasing aroma," it means He was happy and pleased with Noah's offering and his thankful heart.

What promise did God make to Noah? 

God promised that He would never again destroy all life on earth with a flood, and that the seasons (seedtime, harvest, summer, winter, day, and night) would always continue.

How can we be thankful to God today? 

We can be thankful by opening our mouths and telling God "thank you" for all His good gifts, and by giving thanksgiving offerings and gifts to Him. 

It is important to tell God thanks, like Noah. 

Children, being thankful is so important. When we thank God, it makes His heart happy! It shows Him that we know He is good and that He gives us everything we need. Just like when you say "thank you" to Mommy or Daddy for a special treat, it makes them smile, doesn't it? It makes them happy to know you appreciate their kindness.

God is our Heavenly Father, and He loves to see our thankful hearts. When we are thankful, we remember all the wonderful things He does for us, big and small. It helps us to see the world with happy eyes.

Conclusion: A Thankful Heart Makes God Smile!

So, my dear ones, remember the story of the ark, the new earth, and especially, Noah's great thank you! Let us always have thankful hearts. Let us tell God "thank you" for our food, for our families, for the sunshine, and even for the rain. Because a thankful heart is a happy heart, and it is a heart that makes God very, very pleased!

🌟 Your Turn to Tell God Thanks!

What are you thankful for today? Is it your favorite toy? Your family? The sunshine? Close your eyes for a moment, tell God "Thank You," and make Him smile!

Make thanksgiving a brand new beginning, a beautiful promise, and live with a heart full of praise.

Noah's Great Adventure: Stepping Out onto New Earth!

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Join Noah as he recounts the incredible story of leaving the Ark after the Great Flood. Discover how life began anew, the promise God made, and the first steps on a fresh, clean earth. Perfect for children 3+!

A Look Back at Our Journey So Far

Hello, my dear children! Do you remember me? I'm Noah! You know, the one who built that really, really big boat – the Ark!

God saw that the world was full of evil and decided to wash it clean with a great flood. But He saw that I tried my best to live for Him, so He chose me and my family to be safe. He told me to build a huge boat, the Ark, and bring two of every kind of animal inside, along with seven pairs of the clean animals! 

It took a very, very long time, but we did it! Then, the rain came down, and it rained for forty days and forty nights! The water covered everything, even the highest mountains! But inside the Ark, we were safe and sound.

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Noah Stepped Out Unto The New Earth Bible Verses

Gen 8:13

And it came to pass in the six hundred and first year, in the first month, the first day of the month, that the waters were dried up from the earth; and Noah removed the covering of the ark and looked, and indeed the surface of the ground was dry.

Gen 8:14

And in the second month, on the twenty-seventh day of the month, the earth was dried.

Gen 8:15

Then God spoke to Noah, saying,

Gen 8:16

“Go out of the ark, you and your wife, and your sons and your sons’ wives with you.

Gen 8:17

“Bring out with you every living thing of all flesh that is with you: birds and cattle and every creeping thing that creeps on the earth, so that they may abound on the earth, and be fruitful and multiply on the earth.”

Gen 8:18

So Noah went out, and his sons and his wife and his sons’ wives with him.

Gen 8:19

Every animal, every creeping thing, every bird, and whatever creeps on the earth, according to their families, went out of the ark.

The Ground Dries and Hope Returns

Now, let me tell you what happened next. We had been on the Ark for a whole year and ten days! Imagine that! One year and ten days, floating on the water.

In the first month, on the first day, the waters had finally dried up from the earth. I carefully opened the covering of the Ark and looked out. Oh, what a sight! The surface of the ground was dry! Can you imagine how excited we all were? We had seen so much water for so long.

"Is it truly dry enough?" I wondered aloud. We still waited, patiently. You see, even though the surface looked dry, the ground underneath needed to be firm and ready for us to walk on and for plants to grow. 

The Ark rested on Mount Ararat

Children, in the ancient world, "Ararat" referred to a large region (the Kingdom of Urartu) rather than just a single peak. This area is located in what is now eastern Turkey, near the borders of Armenia and Iran.

Why the Mountains of Ararat?

• High Ground: Ararat is one of the highest regions in that part of the world, making it the first place to emerge as the floodwaters began to recede.

• Geology: The area is characterized by volcanic peaks and rugged terrain. The soil in these volcanic regions is often very rich. That was helpful for me wI began to plant vineyards and crops again.

• Archaeology: Over the centuries, many explorers have searched these mountains for physical remains of the Ark. While several interesting formations have been found (such as the Durupınar site), the exact location of the ark remains a topic of great debate among scientists and historians.

A New Beginning

Imagine the view from those high peaks! From that height, Noah and his family could watch the water slowly drain away into the valleys below, revealing a world that was fresh, clean, and ready for a new start.

Source: NASA

God's Command: "Come Out!"

And then, on the twenty-seventh day of the second month, God spoke to me! It was the most wonderful sound!

He said, "Noah, come out of the Ark, you and your wife, and your sons and your sons' wives with you. Bring out with you every living thing of all flesh that is with you: birds and cattle and every creeping thing that creeps on the earth, so that they may abound on the earth, and be fruitful and multiply on the earth."

Oh, what a joyful command! We had waited so long for these words! It was time to step out into a brand-new world, a world made fresh and clean by God.

Stepping onto New Earth!

So, out we came! First, I stepped out, then my wife. Our sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth, and their wives followed. Then came all the animals! Can you picture it? The lions, the elephants, the giraffes, the little mice, the birds soaring into the sky!

They all spread out, stretching their legs, sniffing the fresh air, and enjoying the wide-open spaces after being cooped up for so long. It was a beautiful, noisy, wonderful parade!

An Offering of Thanks

The first thing I did, as soon as we were all safely out, was to build an altar to the Lord.

I took some of the clean animals and some of the clean birds, and I offered them on the altar. It was my way of saying a huge "Thank You!" to God for keeping us safe and for His wonderful plan.

And the Lord smelled the sweet aroma. It pleased Him so much! He said in His heart, "I will never again curse the ground for man's sake, although the imagination of man's heart is evil from his youth; nor will I again destroy every living thing as I have done."

What a promise! God promised that He would never again flood the entire earth to destroy all living creatures. And what was the sign of this promise? A beautiful rainbow in the sky!

Every time you see a rainbow, remember God's promise to Noah and to us!

A Glimpse into the Past: Noah's Presence in the Region

Did you know that people have been talking about my story for thousands of years? Some explorers and archeologists have even found ancient writings and stories from places like ancient Mesopotamia, which isn't too far from where we landed. 

These stories, tell about a great flood and a man who built a boat to save his family and animals! These stories show that the idea of a great flood and a special boat was known and believed by many people in that ancient world. It helps us understand how real this story felt to the people of those times!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: How long were you on the Ark, Noah?

A: We were on the Ark for one whole year and ten days! That's a very long time, isn't it?

Q: What was the first thing you did when you got off the Ark?

A: The very first thing I did was build an altar and offer sacrifices to God to say thank you for keeping us safe.

Q: What did God promise after the flood?

A: God promised that He would never again destroy all living creatures on earth with a flood.

Q: What is the sign of God's promise?

A: The beautiful rainbow in the sky! Every time you see one, it's a reminder of God's promise.

Our Great Lesson: God's Faithfulness

Children, the story of leaving the Ark teaches us a very important truth: God is always faithful to His promises. He kept His word to me and my family, and He keeps His word to you too. Even when things seem scary or uncertain, we can trust that God is good and that He has a wonderful plan. We had to wait patiently, but God's timing is always perfect.

Look at the world around you now. It's full of life, beauty, and wonder. That's because God started everything fresh again with us. What a privilege it was to be part of His great new beginning!

Do you want to See the Ark in Real Life?

There's an amazing place called "Ark Encounter" in Kentucky, USA, where they built a full-size replica of the Ark based on the dimensions in the Bible! It's incredible to see just how big it was.

Watch a video about the Ark Encounter!

And here's a lovely animated story about the animals entering the Ark:

Animals Entering Noah's Ark Animation

Keep Exploring God's Word!

I hope you enjoyed my story! The Bible is full of amazing adventures and wonderful lessons about God's love and power. Keep reading and learning about Him! What part of my story did you like the most? Share it with your friends and family!

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References

Biblica. (n.d.). Genesis 8:13-21 NKJV - Noah Exits the Ark. Retrieved from https://www.biblica.com/bible/bible-versions/new-king-james-version-nkjv/genesis/8/

Hays, J. D. (2018). The Mesopotamian Flood Story and the Biblical Narrative. Bible History Daily. Retrieved from https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/ancient-cultures/ancient-near-eastern-world/mesopotamian-flood-story/

Light, S. (2018). Noah's Ark and the Modern World: A Look at the Ark Encounter. Creation Magazine, 40(2), 22-25.

Morris, H. M. (1976). The Genesis Record: A Scientific and Devotional Commentary on the Book of Beginnings. Baker Book House.

Walton, J. H. (2001). Genesis (NIV Application Commentary). Zondervan.