The rainbow reminds us that God got out of the spiral of human hatred and violence, and promises to be in relationship with us in life-giving ways, instead of ways that cause destruction. This is a profound covenant. It’s as though God was participating in the escalation of the violence, then had a change of heart that led to this rainbow covenant. This rainbow signifies God turning toward us, inviting us to turn toward God.

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