If you are living in the desert, a little rain probably sounds like a good idea. As Israel wandered around for 40 years complaining about - amongst other things - their lack of water, Moses tells them a story about a guy who had all the water anyone would ever want. Noah. The Biblical flood narrative is the stuff of legends. It is so extreme, most people try to find a way to dismiss it or to relegate to the category of myth just like Aesop's fables. In reality, it did happen. It is an important teaching point about God's grace. It does help us understand more about God's nature and character. This is a story of extremes: extreme reactions, extreme weather, extreme wickedness, extreme graciousness, extreme righteousness. Noah helps us understand why one of the most gracious things God can do for us is to reveal His righteousness to us.
