Descendants

Introduction

The question of how long did it take Adam and Eve?

Been in a boat for a while!

Time to think about things. What caused? What next?

A fresh chance!

But, how easily we mess things up.

Genesis 9:18–19 ESV

The sons of Noah who went forth from the ark were Shem, Ham, and Japheth. (Ham was the father of Canaan.) These three were the sons of Noah, and from these the people of the whole earth were dispersed.

Genesis 9:20 ESV

Noah began to be a man of the soil, and he planted a vineyard.

Genesis 9:21 ESV

He drank of the wine and became drunk and lay uncovered in his tent.

Proverbs 20:1 ESV

Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, and whoever is led astray by it is not wise.

Ephesians 5:18 ESV

And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit,

Genesis 9:22 ESV

And Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the nakedness of his father and told his two brothers outside.

Genesis 9:23 ESV

Then Shem and Japheth took a garment, laid it on both their shoulders, and walked backward and covered the nakedness of their father. Their faces were turned backward, and they did not see their father’s nakedness.

Genesis 9:24–25 ESV

When Noah awoke from his wine and knew what his youngest son had done to him, he said, “Cursed be Canaan; a servant of servants shall he be to his brothers.”

Genesis 9:26–27 ESV

He also said, “Blessed be the Lord, the God of Shem; and let Canaan be his servant. May God enlarge Japheth, and let him dwell in the tents of Shem, and let Canaan be his servant.”

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Conclusion

The call for Dynasty & Dominion continues.

Choose your legacy.

Beware.

Protect the dignity of others.

God uses the unlikely.