God is a God of new beginnings and a God of unrivaled commitment. We see this pattern throughout scripture but clearly highlighted her in Genesis 8 & 9. The Genesis account of the flood is intended to encourage God’s people today with the message that though God judges wickedness, he will save a remnant to continue his good kingdom on earth. God saves a remnant from the flood by His Grace alone. God establishes a covenant with Noah out of his merciful and gracious character.