Among God's people, Noah stands tall--a model of godly obedience. The ark, the animals marching two by two, and the terrible flood are the makings of the familiar story. But the real story of Noah and his family is one of divine grace and deliverance. Humankind had grown violent and wicked, a theme as contemporary as this morning's newscast. God was grieved to the point of destroying his own creation. But Noah was faithful, and through him God demonstrated the faithfulness of his promise to send a Savior for all humankind.