Episode 277

Genesis 9: The Covenant and the Rainbow

Genesis 9: The Covenant and the Rainbow
The Bible in Small Steps

After the flood, God blesses Noah’s family, gives instructions concerning life and blood, and establishes a covenant with every living creature. Genesis 9 brings the rainbow as a sign of God’s promise—and a sobering reminder that human sin remains.

In this episode:
• Be fruitful and multiply
• Animals and food after the flood
• Blood and the value of life
• Humanity made in God’s image
• The covenant with all living creatures
• The rainbow as a sign
• Noah’s vineyard and drunkenness
• Ham, Canaan and the family
• Grace and the continuing problem of sin

Scripture: Genesis 9; Genesis 1:26–29; Genesis 8; Leviticus 17.

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Jill McKinley is an IT professional, lifelong learner, and multi-podcast creator based in Wisconsin. Known as "Jill from the Northwoods," she hosts five shows spanning practical life change, Christian faith formation, sequential Bible study, nature science, and AI for everyday people. Her content is grounded, structured, and built for listeners who want depth without overwhelm — one small step at a time. Find her at jillfromthenorthwoods.com.