In this section of the video, R.C. Sproul begins by reading a portion from the Old Testament Scriptures, specifically from the book of Genesis, chapter 9, starting at verse 18. The passage talks about the sons of Noah who came out of the ark - Shem, Ham, and Japheth. It mentions that Ham was the father of Canaan and that these three sons of Noah were responsible for populating the whole earth.
The video then focuses on Noah, who is described as a righteous man who found grace in the eyes of the Lord. However, the passage being discussed reveals a different side of Noah - his unrighteousness. After the flood, Noah became a farmer and a wine grower. He ended up drinking too much of his own wine and became drunk, lying uncovered in his tent. Ham, one of his sons, saw his father's nakedness and went to tell his other two brothers about it.
Shem and Japheth, upon hearing about their father's condition, took a garment, laid it on their shoulders, and walked backward into their father's tent to cover his nakedness. They made sure not to look at their father's nakedness while doing so. When Noah woke up and realized what Ham had done, he cursed Canaan, Ham's son, and blessed Shem and Japheth. Noah lived for another 350 years after the flood, making his total lifespan 950 years.
After discussing this passage, R.C. Sproul pauses to pray, asking for the presence of the Holy Spirit to help understand and apply the teachings from the Word of God. The video then goes on to explain the significance of nakedness in the Bible. It references a book called "The Naked Ape" by Desmond Morris, which highlights the unique characteristic of humans being the only primate species that wears artificial clothing. R.C. Sproul reflects on the fascination and preoccupation with nudity in society, but also acknowledges the universal desire for humans to be clothed in public situations.
The video then goes back to the book of Genesis, specifically chapter 3, where it mentions that Adam and Eve were originally created naked and unashamed. However, something drastic happened to change this, leading to the universal desire for humans to be clothed. The passage in chapter 3 describes the temptation of Adam and Eve by the serpent, where they were deceived into believing that they could be like God and have autonomy. This disobedience resulted in the loss of their innocence and the need for clothing to cover their shame.
R.C. Sproul discusses the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden and the consequences of their disobedience. The woman is tempted by the tree of knowledge and eats its fruit, and she also gives some to her husband who also eats it. Contrary to what some may expect, they do not immediately die after eating the fruit. Instead, their eyes are opened, and they become aware of their nakedness. They sew fig leaves together to make coverings for themselves, as they feel shame and guilt for their actions.
R.C. Sproul explains that this experience of sin led to a desire to hide from God, as they felt the need to conceal their shame. From that moment on, human beings have been fugitives from the presence of God, seeking darkness and places where they cannot be seen or known. R.C. Sproul emphasizes that this is why God's judgment is upon the human race, as people tend to love darkness rather than light because their deeds are evil.
R.C. Sproul goes back to the story of Adam and Eve, explaining that their immediate response to realizing their nakedness was to sew fig leaves together to cover themselves. This act of making clothes was not for practical reasons like protection from the cold or insects, but rather to conceal their nakedness. R.C. Sproul then describes how Adam and Eve would usually anticipate the presence of God in the garden with joy, but after their disobedience, they were filled with terror and wanted to hide from Him.
R.C. Sproul emphasizes that nothing can hide us from God's presence, using the example of a soldier in Iraq who found Saddam Hussein hiding in a spider hole. He explains that we cannot escape God's knowledge and that the darkness is not dark enough to conceal us from Him. R.C. Sproul then recounts the conversation between God and Adam and Eve after they hid from Him. Adam admits that he was afraid because he was naked, and Eve blames the serpent for deceiving her.
The consequences of their actions are then discussed, including the curse on the serpent, the woman, the man, and the land. R.C. Sproul mentions that the curse extends to the whole world, as Paul states that the whole creation groans under the curse, waiting for redemption. The section ends with Adam naming his wife Eve, which means the mother of all living.
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