PROCLAIM x BIBLEin365 — DAY 05. Genesis 9 & 10, Matthew 4:23-25, Psalm 5

Date: January 9, 2026
Host: Erika Kirk | Pastoral Advisor: James Kaddis

Overview

This episode guides listeners through foundational passages from both Old and New Testament readings. The focus is on God's renewed covenant with Noah after the flood (Genesis 9–10), the ministry and compassion of Jesus as he heals and teaches (Matthew 4:23-25), and a heartfelt psalm of trust and yearning for divine guidance (Psalm 5). The episode draws connections between God’s faithfulness after catastrophe, the expansion of humanity, the inauguration of Jesus’s public ministry, and reliance on God in prayer.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Genesis 9: God’s Covenant with Noah

• God blesses Noah and his sons: Humanity is given a fresh start, sealed by divine blessing and the mandate:
  • “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth.” (00:01)
• Dominion over Creation: Fear and respect between humans and animals are established.
• Dietary Guidance: All living creatures are given as food, but with the restriction:
  • “But you shall not eat flesh with its life, that is, its blood.” (02:00)
• Sanctity of Life and Accountability: God emphasizes the value of human life, requiring accountability for bloodshed, underlining that humans bear His image (03:00).
• Establishment of the Covenant:
  • God promises:
    • “Never again shall all flesh be cut off by the waters of the flood.” (04:45)
• Sign of the Covenant – the Rainbow:
  • “I have set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be a sign of the covenant between me and the earth.” (05:36)

2. Genesis 9 (cont.): Noah’s Family and the Curse of Canaan

• Noah’s Drunkenness and Aftermath:
  • Noah becomes a farmer, plants a vineyard, and becomes drunk, leading to a family incident (07:10).
  • Ham sees Noah’s nakedness and tells his brothers, who respectfully cover their father.
• Noah’s Response and Prophecy:
  • “Cursed be Canaan, a servant of servants shall he be to his brothers... Blessed be the Lord, the God of Shem, and let Canaan be his servant. May God enlarge Japheth, and let him dwell in the tents of Shem, and let Canaan be his servant.” (08:05)
• Noah’s Death: He lives 350 more years, dying at 950 years old (09:15).

3. Genesis 10: Table of Nations

• Genealogical Lists: Outlines the descendants of Noah’s three sons—Shem, Ham, and Japheth—laying the foundation for the nations.
• Nimrod’s Rise:
  • “He was the first on earth to be a mighty man. … a mighty hunter before the Lord.” (11:22)
  • Nimrod’s kingdom includes Babel and other early city-centers.
• Spread of Peoples and Languages:
  • Each family branches into unique peoples, languages, and lands.
  • The narrative emphasizes God’s ordering of diversity across the earth (through both blessing and the consequences of sin).

4. Matthew 4:23–25: Jesus’ Early Ministry

• Teaching, Proclaiming, Healing:
  • “He went throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every affliction among the people.” (18:01)
• Fame Spreads:
  • People bring to Jesus “all the sick, those afflicted…those oppressed by demons, those having seizures, and paralytics. And he healed them.” (18:30)
• Great Crowds Follow:
  • From regions stretching across Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan (18:47).

5. Psalm 5: Prayer for Guidance & Protection

• A Morning Prayer:
  • "Give ear to my words, O LORD; consider my groaning. Give attention to the sound of my cry, my king and my God, for to you do I pray.” (19:05)
• Contrast Between the Righteous and Wicked:
  • God is described as not delighting in wickedness; evil cannot dwell with Him.
  • “The Lord abhors the bloodthirsty and deceitful man.” (20:00)
• Plea for Righteousness and Guidance:
  • “Lead me, O Lord, in your righteousness because of my enemies; make your way straight before me.” (20:32)
• Assurance of Protection:
  • “For you bless the righteous, O Lord; you cover him with favor as with a shield.” (21:20)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• God’s Covenant Promise

  • “Never again shall all flesh be cut off by the waters of the flood. … I have set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be a sign of the covenant between me and the earth.” (Genesis 9:11, 9:13 | 04:45, 05:36)

• On Human Life’s Value

  • “Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed. For God made man in his own image.” (Genesis 9:6 | 03:00)

• Jesus’ Compassionate Ministry

  • “He went throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every affliction among the people.” (Matthew 4:23 | 18:01)

• David’s Cry for Protection

  • “Let all who take refuge in you rejoice; … For you bless the righteous, O Lord; you cover him with favor as with a shield.” (Psalm 5:11-12 | 21:10 – 21:20)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:01 – Genesis 9: Covenant with Noah and the rainbow
• 07:10 – Noah’s drunkenness and his sons’ responses
• 09:15 – Death of Noah
• 11:22 – Genesis 10: Genealogies & Nimrod
• 18:01 – Matthew 4:23-25: Jesus teaches and heals
• 19:05 – Psalm 5: A prayer for help and protection
• 20:32 – Psalm 5: Prayer for righteousness
• 21:20 – Psalm 5: Assurance of God’s blessing and shield

Summary

This episode covers pivotal moments from Scripture: God's steadfast promise to never again flood the earth, the emergence of humanity and nations from Noah's sons, the rise and compassion of Jesus’ public ministry, and a psalmic prayer of dependence on God's justice and protection. The readings emphasize God’s covenant faithfulness, human dignity, the far-reaching scope of Christ’s mercy, and the power of prayer for those who trust in Him.