WHAT IS AN ARK?
In Hebrew, the word “Tevat” means a water vessel made specifically to save lives. It is like a big boat used to rescue people or animals from destruction. For example, in the Bible, God told Noah to build an ark so that he, his family, and the animals could be saved from the great flood.
If you read Genesis chapters 6 to 8, you’ll see the size and details of that ark, although the Bible doesn’t describe exactly how it looked.
Another example is the story of Moses. When he was born, his parents made a small ark (basket) for him and placed him inside to protect him from Pharaoh’s order to kill all Hebrew baby boys.
Exodus 2:1 A man from the tribe of Levi married a woman from the same tribe.
2 She became pregnant and gave birth to a baby boy. When she saw how beautiful he was, she hid him for three months.
3 When she couldn’t hide him any longer, she made a basket out of reeds, covered it with tar and pitch to make it waterproof, placed the baby inside, and set it among the reeds along the riverbank.
One important thing to know is that both Noah’s ark and Moses’ basket were coated with tar and pitch inside and out. This made them waterproof so no water could leak in (Genesis 6:14, Exodus 2:3). In a way, these arks worked like modern-day submarines — able to stay safe in the water without sinking.
What Does the Ark Represent?
The ark represents Jesus Christ. He is the one who saves us from God’s judgment on this sinful world. And His blood is like the pitch — it covers and protects us.
Anyone who does not believe in Jesus is still under God’s judgment and cannot escape it because they have rejected the free gift of forgiveness that Jesus gave us by dying on the cross.
Are you ignoring this grace? Remember, this world is coming to an end. Jesus is coming back soon to take His people. Are you still living in sin?
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May the Lord bless you.
