Genesis 6

There is some dispute about the nature of the “sons of God” visiting the “daughters of men” in this passage. Are they just godly men and ungodly women? Or is there something more going on here? The end result was the birth of “giants” (nephilim in the Hebrew). Some believe that Jude speaks to this event:

Jude 6-7 “Angels who didn’t keep their first domain, but deserted their own dwelling place, he has kept in everlasting bonds under darkness for the judgement of the great day. Even as Sodom and Gomorrah and the cities around them, having in the same way as these given themselves over to sexual immorality and gone after strange flesh, are shown as an example, suffering the punishment of eternal fire.”

If so, then we have an even greater progression of sin that started with Cain. Is it any wonder that God decided to start over with the one righteous man and his family left? The reality of a worldwide flood is rejected by most of the scientific community, but it is recognized by several cultures around the world. In addition, the Sumerian king list not only mentions the flood, but also shows lifespans decreasing after the flood (just like Genesis does). If you would like more information about the possibility of a literal worldwide flood, check out answersingenesis.com.

Thought for the day: We should do all that we can not to make God sorrowful!

Ephesians 4:30 “Don’t grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you were sealed for the day of redemption” (WEB).