1) The story of Noah and the Ark: After the great flood, God made a covenant with Noah and all living creatures on earth. He promised that he would never again destroy the earth with a flood and placed a rainbow in the sky as a sign of this covenant. (Genesis 9:8-17)
2) The story of Joseph and his coat of many colors: Joseph was given a coat of many colors by his father, which made his brothers jealous. They sold him into slavery, but eventually he became a powerful ruler in Egypt. When Joseph’s brothers came to him during a famine, Joseph forgave them and reunited with his family. After they left, he saw a rainbow in the sky and was reminded of God’s promise to always be with him. (Genesis 37-50)
3) The story of Ezekiel: In the book of Ezekiel, the prophet has a vision of a rainbow surrounding the throne of God. The rainbow serves as a reminder of God’s glory and majesty, and the vision gives Ezekiel strength and courage to carry out his prophetic ministry. (Ezekiel 1:26-28)
4) The story of the Beast in Revelation: In the book of Revelation, John has a vision of a beast rising out of the sea. The beast has seven heads with crowns, ten horns, and ten diadems. Above the beast, there is a rainbow that serves as a reminder of God’s promise to protect and bless his people. The image of the rainbow shows that God’s mercy and grace are always present, even in the midst of chaos and turmoil. (Revelation 13:1-2)