Gods Rainbow Genesis 9 8 15 God put

God’s Rainbow Genesis 9: 8 -15

God put things in the sky 1. Pillar of cloud (by day); pillar of fire (night) 2. The star – at the birth of Jesus 3. The rainbow – as a reminder

2 things necessary for a rainbow 1. A disturbance in heaven (storm, rain, thunder) 2. Sunlight on earth (a symbol of hope; the storm is moving away) NOTICE SOME FACTS ABOUT THE RAINBOW

1 – MAN DID NOT ASK FOR IT • The rainbow is part of a COVENANT • Man does not bargain with a covenant • Covenants are made by the superior (God) and offered to the lesser (man) • We don’t negotiate – We accept or reject it • God sets the terms and conditions • God makes the promises

2 – MAN CAN NOT DESTROY IT • Rainbows happen under certain conditions – man can not control • The rainbow is a promise from God. • Song – Standing on the Promises • 2 Corinthians 1: 20 – For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us.

2 – MAN CAN NOT DESTROY IT • Mark it down. When God promises, He will keep His word. • Man can not foil the promise of God. • Esther 4: 14 a – For if you remain completely silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place.

2 – MAN CAN NOT DESTROY IT • Luke 19: 40 – But he answered and said to them, “I tell you that if these should keep silent, the stones would immediately cry out. ” • GOD WILL NOT ALLOW HIS PROMISE TO BE PROGEN OR FOILED.

3 – THE RAINBOW IS GOD’S REMINDER • Genesis 9: 15 and I will remember My covenant which is between Me and you and every living creature of all flesh; the waters shall never again become a flood to destroy all flesh.

3 – THE RAINBOW IS GOD’S REMINDER • Genesis 9: 16 The rainbow shall be in the cloud, and I will look on it to remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth. "

3 – THE RAINBOW IS GOD’S REMINDER • The purpose of the rainbow is – It is God’s reminder • Man’s wedding ring is not for others to know his promise. • My wedding ring is so I will remember the vow I made.

4 – THE RAINBOW TOUCHES HEAVEN AND EARTH • HEAVEN – It is God’s reminder of the promise – The earth will not be destroyed by a flood. • EARTH – We also see the rainbow and remember the promise of God.

5 – NOBODY HAS SEEN A COMPLETE RAINBOW • 1 Corinthians 2: 9 But as it is written: "Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him. “ • 1 Kings 10: 7 a However I did not believe the words until I came and saw with my own eyes; and indeed the half was not told me.

5 – NOBODY HAS SEEN A COMPLETE RAINBOW • Revelation 4: 3 And He who sat there was like a jasper and a sardius stone in appearance; and there was a rainbow around the throne, in appearance like an emerald. • A total, complete rainbow would be a complete circle. • In heaven, around the throne of God, there will be complete rainbow.

WHEN YOU SEE A RAINBOW • Remember why it is there. • Remember that God keeps His promises. • Remember that the rainbow is the sign of the covenant with God. • ARE YOU IN COVENANT WITH GOD?