I. Introduction
A. Recap of the events leading up to the Flood in Genesis 6
B. Transition to the narrative of the Flood and Noah’s entry into the Ark
II. God’s Command to Enter the Ark
A. Verse 1: God instructs Noah to enter the Ark with his family because he is righteous
B. Verses 2-4: God explains the specifics of which animals to take into the Ark and the purpose of preserving them
III. Noah’s Obedience and the Gathering of Animals
A. Verses 5-9: Noah and his family enter the Ark, followed by the animals, as God commanded
B. Verses 10-16: God shuts the door of the Ark, signaling the beginning of the Flood
C. Verses 17-20: The floodwaters rise, covering the earth, and the Ark floats on the waters
IV. The Duration and Extent of the Flood
A. Verses 21-24: The duration of the Flood, lasting for forty days and forty nights
B. Verses 24-25: The floodwaters cover the earth for 150 days
V. Conclusion
A. Summary of the events in Genesis 7
B. Transition to the subsequent chapters and the eventual subsiding of the floodwaters
Note: This outline provides a general structure of Genesis 7, focusing on the command to enter the Ark, Noah’s obedience, and the gathering of animals. It also mentions the duration and extent of the Flood. The actual chapter contains additional details and specific measurements of time that are not included in this outline.