03 The Flood -- Moral Imperative
The Flood and the Moral Imperative
The companion slides can be found here.
- (00:00) - Introduction
- (04:33) - Recap
- (08:40) - Does God Curse?
- (17:45) - Moral Imperative
- (26:30) - Before the Flood
- (54:38) - During the Flood
- (01:06:49) - After the Flood
The companion slides can be found here.
In this episode of On Marriage, we explore the Flood in Noah’s time and uncover its significance for marriage and family life.
We begin with a quick recap of the first two lectures before diving into the heart of this discussion:
- Covenantal Curses in the Old Testament – How do God’s judgments relate to marriage? We explore how divine justice, often misunderstood, plays a crucial role in covenantal relationships.
- The Moral Imperative – Just as great saints lived by a defining principle (e.g., “Doing God’s Will” for the Holy Family, “All for God's Glory” for St. Paul), every marriage must discern its unique guiding vision. What is your marriage’s mission?
Then, we turn to the Flood itself—not just as an act of divine justice but as a family drama shaping the course of human history. We examine:
- Noah’s role as husband and father,
- The dynamics between his family members, and
- The renewal of creation through the covenant with God.
This episode challenges us to see beyond the waters of destruction and embrace the deeper call of covenant, vision, and family unity in marriage.
