Genesis 9: The Covenant Most People Misunderstand

Most people were taught that the flood story ends with a rainbow and a fresh start — but what if that explanation is incomplete, simplified, and missing the deeper weight of what God actually promises in Genesis 9?
In this episode of Garrett Greene’s Bible Study, we examine Genesis chapter 9 — the
covenant after the flood — and why it has quietly shaped how Scripture understands justice, mercy, and human dignity ever since.
Using ancient biblical texts, historical context, and careful theological interpretation, this
episode explores God’s covenant with all creation, the meaning of the rainbow, the restraint of divine judgment, and the unsettling reality that sin persists even after deliverance — details often overlooked in surface-level readings of the passage.
If Genesis 9 is not about humanity starting over, but about God choosing patience in a broken world, it doesn’t just change how we understand the flood — it forces us to reconsider how God deals with sin, justice, authority, and mercy throughout history.
This isn’t speculation for entertainment. This is about understanding how we live faithfully in a world where grace restrains judgment, but does not erase human responsibility.

By the end of this episode, you’ll understand:
● Why the covenant sign of the rainbow was preserved as a reminder of God’s restraint
● What Scripture clearly says — and does not say — about justice, human life, and
accountability
● And how the story of Noah’s failure after the flood speaks directly to modern faith after
spiritual victory

This episode is for thoughtful Christians, serious Bible students, and listeners who want
more than simplified answers — people who are willing to sit with Scripture honestly and seek its full context rather than settling for familiar summaries.

🧠 Comment below: How has Genesis 9 shaped — or challenged — the way you think about judgment and mercy?
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