The Dramatic Story of Noach and the Ark

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This story is the first of many Bible stories told from a Hebrew perspective, written for my beloved granddaughter, Gabrielle. It is part of a collection of sacred stories told to Hebrews, by Hebrews, for Hebrews. Through these stories, I aim to connect Gabrielle with her heritage and faith, sharing timeless wisdom that has been passed down through generations. While this journey begins with Gabrielle, it is a story for all Hebrews to embrace, cherish, and learn from.

 

Long ago, in a time when the world was filled with wickedness and corruption, Yahuah saw that mankind had turned away from His ways. The fallen angels, known as the Nephilim, had mixed with human beings, creating hybrids and corrupting the pure bloodline of mankind. These beings had taken over the earth, and the seeds of their corruption spread far and wide. People were no longer living as Yahuah had intended.

But there was one man whose bloodline remained pure—his name was Noach, known to many as Noah. Noah stood out, not only because of his faithfulness but also in his appearance. He was an albino, with pale white skin and bright eyes, which made him look very different from everyone else. When Noach was born, his father Lamech had been filled with fear. “What is this child?” Lamech had whispered, holding the newborn Noah. “He looks like the Nephilim! Could he be one of them?” But as Noach grew, it became clear that Yahuah had chosen him, not for his appearance, but because his bloodline had remained pure. He was not a hybrid, and Yahuah had plans to preserve humanity through him.

One day, Yahuah spoke to Noah. His voice echoed in the depths of Noach’s heart:
“Noach, the earth has become corrupt, and its people are filled with violence. I will bring a great flood to cleanse the earth. But you and your family shall be saved. Build an ark, a massive boat made of gopher wood. Coat it inside and out with pitch. The ark, make it 300 cubits long, 50 cubits wide, and 30 cubits high. In it, you will bring your family, all the people that do not want to be taken and the animals that I will send to you.”

Noah  trembled at Yahuah’s words but bowed his head in obedience. “I will do as You command, Yahuah.”

Noah went to his sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth, and told them what Yahuah had said. They looked at him with wide eyes, their minds struggling to grasp the enormity of the task.
“Father,” Shem said, his voice hesitant. “A flood? But there has never been rain. The people will think we’re mad. Psychotic, insane. They will think we're on something."
“Let them think what they will,” Noach replied firmly. “Yahuah has spoken, and we must obey.”"Would you like to be the one to tell Yahuah no?" "I...maybe I should've said I'll think about it?" 

As the years went by, Noah and his sons worked tirelessly on the ark. Day after day, they sawed wood, hammered nails, and coated the massive structure with pitch. But the people in the city laughed at them. Crowds gathered around the construction site, mocking and jeering.

“Look at that fool!” "Look at THAT Fool!" they shouted. “Building a boat in the middle of dry land! You’ve lost your mind, Noah!”
One man approached Noach, sneering. “You say a flood is coming? From where? The heavens have never opened before, and they won’t now! or tomorrow or the next day."

Noach looked the man in the eyes, his heart heavy but resolute. This same man would be back tomorrow, making the same statements as he has every day for the past year. 

"The wickedness of this generation will not go unpunished. Yahuah will cleanse the earth, and only those who repent will be spared. Come, my brother. All who love the Most High are welcome."

But the man spat on the ground. “ Rain? I’ll believe it when I see it.” He turned and walked away, laughing with the crowd. "See you Tomorrow, Noah."

Noah’s wife watched from the door of their home, sadness filling her eyes. She came to him one evening, touching his shoulder. “Noah, they will never believe you,” she whispered.
“It doesn’t matter if they believe or not,” Noach said gently. “We are doing this for our family, for the future. Yahuah will do what He said.”

As the ark neared completion, Yahuah gave more instructions.
“Take with you seven pairs of every clean animal and two pairs of every unclean animal. They will come to you by My direction. You will not have to search for them.”

Just as Yahuah had spoken, the animals began to arrive, in pairs, as though guided by an unseen hand. Noah’s daughter-in-laws marveled at how calm the animals were. They watched in awe as lions walked beside lambs, and birds flew in a perfect formation toward the ark. Creating designs in the air.

Japheth, however, was still troubled by doubts. He stood apart from the others, watching as the animals came. He turned to Noach, a hint of doubt in his voice. Noah noticed his hesitation but reassured him, “Abba Yahuah...He has sent seven pairs of the clean animals, and two pairs of the unclean. Trust in Yahuah, Japheth. He provides all we need.”

Finally, when the ark was ready, Yahuah spoke again.
“Enter the ark, Noach. You, your wife, your sons, and their wives. In seven days, I will bring rain upon the earth for 40 days and 40 nights.”

Noah and his family entered the ark, and the door was shut behind them by the hand of the Most High.
For seven days, they waited. Outside, the people continued their lives, laughing and mocking.
“Where’s your flood, Noah?” someone shouted. “I see no rain!”

But then, on the seventh day, dark clouds gathered in the sky. Thunder rumbled. Shem whispered " it's about to go down!" At that moment the heavens opened. Rain began to pour down, heavy and relentless. The people outside screamed in terror as the waters rose. Day after day it rained.
“Noach! Let us in!” they cried, pounding on the ark’s door. “We believe you now!” "We...believe...you...now!" 

"Noah, it's me, uncle Ruckus. I know I was teasing you every day man. It was just jokes. It was just jokes." But it was too late. Yahuah had closed the door, with strong outstretched hand and no one outside could be let in. They were all taken! 

Meanwhile inside the ark, Ham and Shem were helping organize the animals into their respective areas. Shem was calm and confident, but Ham noticed Japheth standing apart, staring at the animals with a troubled expression. Ham approached him. “Japheth, What is it?” Japheth shook his head. “I just… I don’t understand. How can all of this be real? It’s like a dream. And now we have to live among these beasts? What if something goes wrong?” Ham sighed. “We’ve been building this ark for years, brother, that would be one long dream. You're watched Yahuah guide us every step of the way. He wouldn't abandon us now.”"you, you weren't worried about those nasty beast when you was eating that chicken last night!"

For 40 days and 40 nights, the rain poured down, covering the entire earth. Noah's family huddled together inside the ark, listening to the storm rage outside. Japheth stood at the window, watching the downpour. “It’s really happening,” he whispered to himself. Shem walked over and placed a hand on his brother’s shoulder. “I know it’s hard to believe, but Yahuah’s judgment is righteous. We tried to tell them, but they wouldn't listen. He will protect us.” Japheth nodded slowly, though doubt still lingered in his heart.

Inside the ark, the sounds of rain and wind were deafening. Noach led his family in a prayer of thanks to Yahuah. His wife and daughters-in-law sang praises taught to them by the Ruach Hakodesh despite the chaos outside. A peaceful spirit lingered throughout the ark. Everyone could feel the presence of the Most High.

 They all knelt together, but Japheth hesitated before joining them. He looked around the ark, still trying to comprehend the enormity of what was happening. His mother noticed and gently took his hand. “Come, my son. Yahuah has spared us. Trust in Him, and He will give you peace.” Reluctantly, Japheth knelt beside his family.

For 150 days, the waters remained on the earth. Noah and his family patiently waited, trusting Yahuah to guide them. Noach explained Yahuah’s instructions to his sons again as they sat together in the ark.

“Yahuah has sent seven pairs of every clean animal for eating and sacrifice, and two pairs of every unclean animal. We must honor Yahuah's ways, follow the dietary regulations taught to us by my father. What is clean has always been clean, and what is unclean remains so. We are to preserve some of these animals for when we begin anew.”

Finally, Yahuah sent a wind to blow across the earth, and the waters began to recede. Noah opened a window and sent out a dove. The dove returned with nothing. Seven days later, Noah sent it out again, and this time it returned with an olive branch in its beak.

Noah's heart lifted. “The waters are going down. We will soon be able to leave this ark.”

Another seven days passed, and Noah sent the dove out once more. This time, the dove did not return. The earth was dry.

In total, Noah and his family stayed in the ark for one year and 10 days. After that long time, Yahuah told them to leave the ark. Noah b, his wife, his sons—Shem, Ham, and Japheth—and their wives all stepped out onto dry land. The earth was fresh and clean, and Yahuah had given them a new beginning.

Japheth lingered behind, still processing everything they’d been through. Shem walked over, placing a hand on his brother’s shoulder. “Look at the world, Japheth. Yahuah has given us a second chance.” Japheth nodded slowly, finally letting the reality sink in. “Yes, He has.”

Noah built an altar and offered sacrifices to Yahuah using some of the clean animals he had brought with him. The smell of the offering rose up to the heavens, and Noah prayed, thanking Yahuah for His mercy.

As the rainbow stretched across the sky, Yahuah’s voice echoed in Noah heart.
This is My covenant, Noah. Never again will I destroy the earth with a flood. But next time, when mankind has fallen again, the earth will be destroyed by fire. This rainbow is a sign of My promise to you and to all the earth. I will remember My covenant forever.”

Japheth turned to his father, his voice soft. “I didn’t believe, not like you did. I doubted Yahuah’s plan. But now… I see His power. I see His mercy.” Noah smiled, placing a hand on his son’s shoulder. “Yahuah is patient, Japheth. He knew your heart, and He has brought you through this trial to strengthen your faith.”

Through Noah's three sons—Shem, Ham, and Japheth—and their wives, the earth was repopulated. Yahuah had preserved a pure bloodline, through which the Messiah would one day come and bring salvation to the world.

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