On a rural hilltop in northern Kentucky sits a 500 ft multi-story replica of Noah’s ark. To adequately conceptualize what life aboard this immense “rescue boat” might have been like, I heartily encourage an extended visit—walk the ramps, experience the exhibits, consider the evidence for a worldwide flood, and reflect on what might have led to this worldwide judgment. Every time we visit a National Park and see the layers of rock laid down by water, we are reminded of this event. As the psalmist famously said, “the heavens declare the glory of God” (Ps. 19:1–6). The rocks do as well!
My favorite exhibit though is the library. It brings out the reality that throughout history God has always been intentional in communicating to humanity through the written word and that this includes the preservation of his word. God told Moses and the other prophets to write down the law of the Lord, the testimonies of what God had done, the precepts, and the commands, for it is by these words that the servant of the Lord is warned and led to the redeemer (Ps. 19:7–14).
As I continue to contend that Jesus’ apostles were faithful to promptly publish his story and teachings as part of the Great Commission for the benefit of the early Christian community (Matt. 28:19–20), I frequently reflect on that library in Kentucky. It is well worth the journey!
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