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GENESIS 8:3
Once Noah closed the door on the ark, it
rained for 40 days and flooded for 150
days. Noah’s family had to stay inside until
dry land reappeared. That meant they lived
on the ark for more than a year.
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Boost your smarts with
fascinating facts and trivia.
Read about the cool and
interesting stuff in the life
and times of the Old and New
Testaments.
GROSSOLOGY
GROSSOLOGY
If it oozes, bleeds, smells, or
makes your spine tingle, it’s in
the Bible. God didn’t avoid the
messy parts of life. He left them
in, so get ready to squirm.
Noah’s boat was like one big zoo . . .
in an enclosed space . . . for more than
twelve months. No pit stops. No trash
ser vice. No cleanup crews, except for
Noah’s family. That’s a lot of manure —
and a lot of animal smells. Pee-eew!
They must have needed a breath of
fresh air.
GENESIS 7:8
I have set my rainbow in the clouds,
and it will be the sign of the covenant
between me and the earth.
GENESIS 9:13
WORDS TO LIVE BY
Verses to help you keep God’s
Word in your heart — you may
want to memorize them!
At the back of this Bible, there also are a few other tools that may be
helpful to you:
• THROUGH THE BIBLE IN A YEAR — A checklist for daily Bible reading
if you want to tackle reading the entire Bible in a year.
• PROMISES FROM THE BIBLE — When you are sad, tempted, or are seeking
God’s direction, check this for suggested Bible verses to read.
• PERSPECTIVES FROM THE BIBLE — Like a topical index, this will show you
where to read verses about all kinds of topics like anger, faith, and
heaven.
• JOURNALING PAGES — This is where you can write your own notes,
questions, and prayers.
God bless you as you read his Word.