Altars of Remembrance Noah
4th Quarter Sub Topic: Truth in Love
1 John 3:18
Key Text
Genesis 8:20–21
“Then Noah built an altar to the Lord… And the Lord smelled a soothing aroma…”
Introduction
Worship begins with gratitude, especially after trials.
Giving is a spiritual act of remembering God’s deliverance.
Noah built the first altar after the flood, marking a new covenant.
Historical Context — A New Beginning
The flood destroyed everything except Noah, his family, and the animals.
Noah stepped onto a silent earth and built an altar first.
Principle: Gratitude should be our first response.
Supporting verse: ‘The first fruit belongs to God…’
Noah’s Offering — Clean and Costly
Genesis 8:20: Noah offered clean animals and birds.
a) From the Clean: Not convenient, but pleasing to God.
b) From the First: First fruits principle.
c) With Initiative: Voluntary worship.
Principle: True gratitude acts from inspiration.
God’s Response — The Aroma of Gratitude
Genesis 8:21: ‘The Lord smelled a soothing aroma.’
God was pleased and declared a covenant of mercy.
Principle: Grateful giving changes atmospheres and breaks curses.
Lessons from Noah’s Giving
a) Gratitude: Giving Out of What God Rescued You From — Genesis 8:20
Quote: ‘When you forget what God has done, giving becomes duty; when you remember, it becomes delight.’
b) Clean and Valuable: Malachi 1:8
c) Initiative: Genesis 8:20
Application — How We Live This Out
Recognize What God Has Preserved for You
Offer Something Clean and Worthy
Let Gratitude Lead our Giving
Build your altar before your comfort
Conclusion
– Noah’s first response was worship.
– His altar marked a new beginning.
– Thanksgiving connects past blessings to future promises.
– Reflect: What altar are you building today?
– Let your life and worship be a fragrant offering of gratitude to God.