Summary: Noah demonstrates his faith when he takes seriously the judgment of God coming upon mankind and was commended for it.

“STARTING ON THE RIGHT FOOT”

Hebrews 11:7

1. Noah COMMENCED by faith when warned of the impending judgment upon mankind for their sinfulness. (v. 7a) By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved by fear Genesis 6:6-9; Hebrews 3:18-19; 10:22-23, 39; 11:1, 4-6, 8, 10, 17-19, 20-22, 23-29, 30, 31, 32-34, 39; 2 Corinthians 5:7; Ephesians 2:8-9; Habakkuk 2:4; Romans 1:16-17; 10:17; 14:23; Galatians 2:16; 1 Kings 17:9-16; 2 Kings 4:1-7; 5:14; 6:10; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; James 1:21; 2 Timothy 3:15

2. Noah CONSTRUCTED and ark by faith to rescue himself and his household through a God ordained plan. (v. 7b) prepared an ark to the saving of his house Genesis 6:14-22; 7:7; Matthew 7:14; 24:37-38; 1 Peter 3:20; 2 Peter 2:5, 7-8; Psalm 19:11; Ezekiel 33:5; Jonah 3:3-10; John 13:17; Luke 13:24-25; 17:26-30; Acts 27:9-11; Hebrews 6:12; 13:7; Philippians 3:17

3. Noah was CONFIRMED in his faith while the world stood condemned by the flood which God brought about as a consequence to its sins. (v. 7c) by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith Genesis 7:1; 15:6; John 3:16-19; 8:24; Romans 1:17; 3:22, 25-26; 4:9, 11, 13, 22-25; 8:1; 9:30; 10:4, 6; Galatians 3:11, 29; 5:5; Philippians 3:9; 2 Peter 1:1; Titus 3:7; James 2:23, 25; Hebrews 4:2; Revelation 21:8