Happy Holy Week! obedient (as in "obedient") adj. : dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority;) Lately, I have been focused on teaching children about obedience. I started teaching on Noah. Imagine how long it took him to build that boat. Imagine how long he endured through the pain and strain and mocking. He was able to endure because He trusted God and was motivated by that love. Noah trusted God because He had a relationship with Him.