A Repetition of
The Days of Noah
                                                                                             By Pastor F. M. Riley
                                                                                             August 31, 2017
     "And as it was in the days of Noah, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man,"  Luke 17:26.
Introduction
     In this Scripture text the Lord Jesus Christ Himself explicitly stated that at the time He comes again, world conditions will be "as it was in the days of Noah."  There is no use of any real Bible believer trying to deny this, for the Lord Himself clearly stated that this is the way it will be.  The Lord Jesus did not, and does not, lie about anything.  He said that when He comes again, to resurrect and rapture His people to glory, the whole world system will be experiencing a repetition of "the days of Noah."
Proof of this Truth
     Well, is it?   It most certainly is, and there is no more glaring proof of this, than the terrible floods which are occurring along the Gulf Coast of Texas and Louisiana even as I write.    Any true believer knows that the great truth about "the days of Noah" was the flood that the Lord God brought upon wicked, God hating, rebellious mankind, wiping out all of pre-flood humanity, except for Noah and his family.
     The Lord God did say that He would never wipe out "all flesh"  on the earth again with a flood, Genesis 9:11.  However, the Lord God did not say that there would be no more floods.  Floods have occurred over and over again throughout human history since "the days of Noah, and are still occurring today.  A great flood is occurring in America as I write.  
A Repetition
     Some of God's people who seriously study Bible prophecy have been expecting a "flood event" of Biblical proportions to occur, simply because they recognize that we are living in a repetiton of "the days of Noah."  Just as it was in those ancient days, the "wickedness of man [unbelieving, Christ rejecting mankind]  is great in the earth, and every imagination of the thoughts of his heart is only evil continually," Genesis 6:5.   Any honest reader can look about the world around them today and see this truth displayed for yourself.  Also the whole earth today is filled with violence, Genesis 6:11, just like it was in "the days of Noah."  And once again, "all flesh has corrupted his way upon the earth," Genesis 6:12.  Truly, mankind upon the earth today has been divided into two groups, just as it was in "the days of Noah."  The vast majority of mankind today is in unbelief and rebellion against the Lord God and His Word.  Only a small miniority of mankind today believe God's Word and have received Christ as their Savior, [just like Noah and his family].
Hurricane Harvey
     And now, with world conditons in this kind of immoral mess, here comes a flood of Biblical proportions.  Day after day of rain to the point of 61.2 inches having fallen, is not a "normal" rainfall.  
Remember Katrina?  
     How many of our readers remember that Hurricane Katrina formed in the Atlantic and struck the Gulf Coast of America just six weeks after the people of Israel had been forcibly evicted from their homes and lands in the Sinai Peninsula?   This eviction of the Jewish people from the Sinai, was directly due to political and economic pressure put upon Israel by the United States of America.   Our spiritually [willingly] ignorant leaders wanted the Sinai given to the Palestinians, who are the avowed enemies of Israel.   As Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast of the U.S., thousands of American people were driven from their homes and businesses, many of which were totally destroyed, so that the owners lost everything.  Genesis 12:3 is still in the Bible!  
     Now 12 years later, to the exact day, Hurricane Harvey strikes the Gulf Coast of America.   Apparently America and it's wicked leaders, didn't learn a thing from the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina.  And just how bad is this new hurricane which has struck the Gulf Coast?  
     Folks, I am 83 years old, and in my entire life, I have never previously seen or even heard of a rain storm which dropped 61.2 inches of rain on any area of the earth.   But this one has!   Flooding has occurred along the Gulf Coast unlike anything we Americans have ever previously seen.  Houston, Victoria, Bay City, and other areas have experienced floods of Biblical proportions.  It has been reported on the TV news that some 42,000 plus homes in the area have been so badly damaged that they cannot be repaired and will never be livable again.  Is the Lord God trying to tell the American people something?  Are any of the American people listening?  By the way, "42" is the number in the Bible which signifies, "the coming of Christ."  Hello!  
Forty Days
    How many of our readers remember that preceding the entrance of Noah and his family into the Ark, "the rain was upon the earth forty days and forty nights," Genesis 7:12?   Well guess what?  
     The great Solar Eclipse occurred on August 21, 2017. Read Genesis 1:14.  This was also the first day of a forty day count which will end on the eve of the  Jewish Holy Day of Yom Kippur, September 29, 2017.  Make the count for yourself.  As I write, we are now ten days into the forty day count.   There is still thirty more days to go until this forty day period is completed.  I am made to wonder what else will happen during these next thirty days?  
Coincidence or the Hand of God?
      Now is this all just "coincidence" that there is a Biblical type flood happening in this country right now, and that we are living in a forty day period of time, which started with a rare and highly unusual Solar Eclipse, and will end on the Jewish Day of Atonement?  
     By the way, it has been some time since I reminded our readers that there is no word in the Hebrew language for "coincidence."  The Israelite people do not believe that coincidences occur, but rather that all things which occur are overseen or directly ordered by Almighty God.  Would to God that our American people had that much faith in our Creator and Savior.  Perhaps if we did, America would not presently be experiencing the judgment of Almighty God, with much worse yet to come.   Psalm 9:17, Jeremiah 30:11, and 46:28 are still in the Bible!
The Coming [Parousia] of the Lord
     What is indicated by this repetition of "the days of Noah?"  Well, the Lord Jesus Himself clearly and explicity said, "So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors," Matthew 24:33.  The context makes it quite clear that the Lord is referring to His coming to resurrect and rapture His Church and people to glory, and to gather the remnant of Israel back to their ancient homeland for their redemption.  Glory to God!  Hallelujah!  
     Will the Lord now come during or before these present forty days are completed?   I do not know!  But since we are dealing with a repetition of "the days of Noah," I remind our readers, that at the end of that forty days so long ago, Noah and his family entered the Ark and were lifted above waters of the flood.  Therefore, I would not be at all surprised if the Lord does come, during or at the end of these forty days, for I am expecting Him to appear in the heavens above the earth at anytime now, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18; Colossians 3:4; 2 Timothy 4:8;  Titus 2:11-15.  
Conclusion
     And if He does suddenly appear, will you be ready?   Are you saved from sin by grace and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ?  Do you have the assurance of forgiven sin and salvation in Christ?  If not, then I suggest you immediately open God's Word and study about His way of salvation, set forth in John 3:3-7, 3:16-18, 5:24, 14:6, Acts 4:12, 16:30-31, Romans 10:8-13, Ephesians 2:8-10, and many other similar Scriptures throughout the New Testament.  I am praying for the salvation of every lost reader, even as I write.  I truly do want to meet you in Heaven, when our Lord and Savior comes for us.  Please don't disappoint me!        
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     Permission is granted to any true believer, or Bible believing Christian ministry to reproduce this study to share with others.  
     I truly thank each reader for their prayers and support of this Bible study ministry.  Your prayer and help have been invaluable to me.  Thank you so very much.
     Please address all comment, questions, and correspondence to me at: Pastor F. M. Riley, 14275 County Road 8120, Rolla, Missouri 65401.  If any reader prefers to call, I can be reached at 573-201-0491.  I do have signal problems in my location, so if you don't get through on the first call, just keep trying.  
     God bless you all is my prayer.  
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