As It Was in the Days of Noah and Lot
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As It Was in the Days of Noah and Lot
As It Was in the Days of Noah and Lot
Decoded: Prophecy, Patterns, and the End of the Age
Session 2 — “As It Was in the Days of Noah and Lot”
Primary Texts:
26 And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man.
28 Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded;
Introduction:
Introduction:
When Jesus spoke of His return, He didn’t begin with timelines or global empires. He pointed us to two specific generations—Noah and Lot. These two stories hold prophetic keys that reveal the moral, spiritual, and social climate of the last days.
If we can understand what the world was like in their days, we can discern the hour we’re living in now. This isn’t just about historical comparison—it’s a prophetic code Jesus Himself gave us to watch for.
I. The Days of Noah: A Civilization on the Brink
I. The Days of Noah: A Civilization on the Brink
Genesis 6 paints a disturbing picture:
11 The earth also was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence.
Characteristics of Noah’s Day:
Characteristics of Noah’s Day:
Widespread violence and lawlessness (Genesis 6:11)
Moral corruption — all flesh had corrupted its way (Genesis 6:12)
Genetic manipulation and fallen angelic interference
2 That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose.
The phrase “sons of God” in Genesis 6:1–4 has been the subject of much debate, but the strongest and most ancient interpretation—both biblically and historically—is that it refers to fallen angels who left their estate and took human wives, resulting in a race of giants known as the Nephilim.
2 That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose.
Three Main Views:
1. Fallen Angel View (Ancient Jewish and Early Christian View) – Strongest Biblical Support
1. Fallen Angel View (Ancient Jewish and Early Christian View) – Strongest Biblical Support
The term “sons of God” (bene ha’elohim) always refers to angels in the Old Testament when used outside Genesis (see Job 1:6; Job 2:1; Job 38:7).
Jude 1:6–7 and 2 Peter 2:4–5 both reference angels who sinned, were cast into chains, and are connected to sexual sin.
These fallen angels mated with human women, producing giants (Nephilim), which triggered God’s judgment through the flood.
“And the angels which kept not their first estate… He hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness…”
— Jude 1:6–7
“God spared not the angels that sinned… bringing in the flood upon the world of the ungodly.”
— 2 Peter 2:4–5
This interpretation was universally held by Jews during the Second Temple period and taught by early church fathers like Justin Martyr, Irenaeus, and Tertullian.
2. Sethite View (Later Church View)
2. Sethite View (Later Church View)
Suggests “sons of God” were the godly descendants of Seth, and “daughters of men” were from the line of Cain.
This view arose around the 4th century to avoid supernatural implications and became common in Western Christianity.
Problems with this view:
It doesn’t explain why their union produced giants or why it was so wicked that God flooded the earth.
It forces a metaphorical reading of a clearly supernatural event.
3. Royalty View (Less Common)
3. Royalty View (Less Common)
Claims “sons of God” were ancient kings or rulers who abused their power.
This view is mostly speculative and has weak biblical support.
Who Were the Nephilim?
Who Were the Nephilim?
Genesis 6:4 (KJV) — “There were giants in the earth in those days… when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men.”
The Hebrew word Nephilim literally means “fallen ones.”
Their offspring were gigantic, violent, and corrupt, leading to the full moral decay of the earth.
Numbers 13:33 refers to the Nephilim again during the time of Joshua and Caleb, which suggests the event may have reoccurred after the flood.
The “sons of God” in Genesis 6 were most likely fallen angels who corrupted humanity by creating unnatural offspring. Their sin was so great that it brought about God’s judgment through the flood.
Extreme wickedness in thought and imagination
5 And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.
2. A remnant — Noah found grace and was called to prepare an ark of salvation.
Parallels Today:
Parallels Today:
Violence is global—urban violence, terrorism, mass shootings, wars.
Corruption of the human genome through CRISPR, AI-human interfacing, cloning, and transhumanism.
Sexual confusion and destruction of God’s created order.
Desensitization to evil—entertainment glorifies murder, witchcraft, perversion.
Global mockery of righteousness—Noah was a preacher of righteousness, yet no one listened (2 Peter 2:5).
II. The Days of Lot: A Culture of Comfort, Pride, and Perversion
II. The Days of Lot: A Culture of Comfort, Pride, and Perversion
Genesis 19 reveals more prophetic clues.
1 And there came two angels to Sodom at even; and Lot sat in the gate of Sodom: and Lot seeing them rose up to meet them; and he bowed himself with his face toward the ground;
2 And he said, Behold now, my lords, turn in, I pray you, into your servant’s house, and tarry all night, and wash your feet, and ye shall rise up early, and go on your ways. And they said, Nay; but we will abide in the street all night.
Characteristics of Lot’s Day:
Characteristics of Lot’s Day:
The name Sodom (Hebrew: סְדֹם Səḏōm) carries both historical and prophetic meaning in Scripture. It represents a real ancient city—but also a symbol of rebellion, perversion, pride, judgment, and moral decay.
Root Meaning of Sodom (Strong’s Concordance H5467):
Root Meaning of Sodom (Strong’s Concordance H5467):
Sodom means “burning” or “scorched.”
From the root verb sāḏam (שָׂדַם), which carries the sense of being consumed or incinerated—a prophetic name considering its fiery destruction.
What Was Sodom?
What Was Sodom?
Sodom was one of five cities in the plain of Jordan (Genesis 13:12–13), known for extreme wickedness. It was utterly destroyed by fire and brimstone from heaven due to its sin (Genesis 19). Alongside Gomorrah, it has become a universal symbol of divine judgment.
Key Characteristics of Sodom’s Sin (Biblical List):
Key Characteristics of Sodom’s Sin (Biblical List):
1. Sexual Perversion and Homosexuality
1. Sexual Perversion and Homosexuality
“The men of Sodom… both old and young… compassed the house round… and they called unto Lot… that we may know them.”
— Genesis 19:4–5 (KJV)
This “knowing” is a sexual demand, and it’s the clearest biblical reference to homosexual violence.
2. Pride, Prosperity, and Idleness
2. Pride, Prosperity, and Idleness
“Behold, this was the iniquity of thy sister Sodom: pride, fulness of bread, and abundance of idleness… neither did she strengthen the hand of the poor and needy.”
— Ezekiel 16:49 (KJV)
Sodom wasn’t judged for one sin—but a toxic mixture of:
Arrogant pride
Prosperity without gratitude
Laziness and gluttony
Heartless neglect of the vulnerable
3. Aggressive Rebellion
3. Aggressive Rebellion
They tried to violate angels, mocked Lot’s warnings, and resisted God’s mercy to the very end (Genesis 19:9).
What Does Sodom Represent Prophetically?
What Does Sodom Represent Prophetically?
Judgment for Moral Decay – Jude 1:7 says they are an example of eternal fire for going after “strange flesh.”
A Warning to End-Time Cities and Cultures – Jesus said His return would be “as in the days of Lot” (Luke 17:28–30).
Symbolic for Apostate Religion – Revelation 11:8 spiritually calls Jerusalem “Sodom and Egypt,” showing how even God’s people can fall into Sodom-like rebellion.
Modern Relevance:
Modern Relevance:
The “spirit of Sodom” is alive today: gender confusion, sexual lawlessness, pride parades, greed, and moral relativism.
Like Sodom, society today calls good evil and evil good (Isaiah 5:20).
God’s mercy delayed judgment, but the fire still fell when the outcry became too great.
Summary:
Sodom means “burning,” and it represents more than just a city—it symbolizes what happens when a nation becomes:
Proud without repentance
Prosperous without righteousness
Sexually defiant without fear of God
It is a prophetic warning: when Sodom’s spirit rules a culture, fire is near.
Parallels Today:
Parallels Today:
We live in the most prosperous yet most spiritually bankrupt generation in history.
Immorality is not just tolerated but celebrated. Children are being exposed to perversion, and entire systems are being restructured around depravity.
God’s messengers (pastors, watchmen, and prophets) are mocked or silenced.
Many modern “Lots” live close to sin and compromise but aren’t ready to flee.
🔥 Prophetic Warning:
Many in the church are living in Sodom, yet believing they’ll escape judgment.
III. Jesus’ Emphasis: The Surprise Element
III. Jesus’ Emphasis: The Surprise Element
27 They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them all.
29 But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all.
Jesus highlighted normal life. People were busy with weddings, business, and daily routines. The point is that judgment came while life looked normal to the blind eye.
30 Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed.
IV. The Warning to Our Generation
IV. The Warning to Our Generation
Don’t get desensitized — Just like in Noah’s day, sin becomes normalized.
Don’t delay obedience — Noah built for 100 years; Lot hesitated and nearly died with Sodom.
Don’t ignore the urgency — the ark door shut, the fire fell, and it was too late.
Don’t be Lot’s wife — She was delivered but looked back, and was turned into a pillar of salt (Luke 17:32).
V. Mercy Before Judgment
V. Mercy Before Judgment
Even though both generations faced judgment, God gave warning and mercy first:
Noah was given an ark.
Lot was visited by angels.
We are given the Word, the Spirit, and the watchmen.
God always prepares a way for the faithful—but it’s only effective if we act in time.
Discussion Questions:
Discussion Questions:
What parallels from Noah’s and Lot’s generations do you see most clearly in our world today?
Are there ways you’ve become numb to sin because it’s now so common in society?
Do you identify more with Noah (separate and preparing), or Lot (entangled in a corrupt system)?
What does “fleeing from Sodom” look like in a modern believer’s life?
Conclusion:
Conclusion:
Jesus didn’t say “as it will be in the days of Rome” or “in the days of America.” He said “as it was in the days of Noah and Lot.” These weren’t random stories—these are prophetic blueprints for a generation standing at the threshold of the end of the age.
The question tonight isn’t, “Are we in the last days?” The question is, “Are you in the ark? Are you outside the gate of Sodom?”
Quote to End:
“God never judges without warning, and never warns without calling His people to prepare.”— David Wilkerson
“God never judges without warning, and never warns without calling His people to prepare.”— David Wilkerson
