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Dive into the story of Enoch from Genesis, a man who walked with God and pleased Him through faith, avoiding death. Explore the consequences of sin, Cain and Abel's story, and Enoch's prophetic message on judgment.
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ENOCH Genesis 5:21-24
Enoch • Consequence of sin was deathGen. 3:22-23 • Cain killed Abel Gen. 4:1-15 • Gen. 4:16-24 Cain’s genealogy (polygamists, vengeful, nomads, musicians, sculptors, professors, metallurgists • Seth was Abel’s replacement Gen. 4:25-26 • Genesis 5 born, have kids, die • Pattern repeated daily in the obituaries • One exception • Enoch did not die
Enoch • God took him Gen. 5:24 • God does not “take” the dead but the livingMatt. 22:32, 1 Thess. 4:13-18 • Death is an enemy of God 1 Cor. 15:20-27 • Because he walked with God 1 John 1:7-10 • He lived in a sinful world (not long before the flood—his son Methuselah died in the flood) • Began his walk after Methuselah’s birth v.22 • Increased sense of responsibility Prov. 22:6 • Set the right example Matt. 18:6-14
Enoch • Enoch walked with God by faithHeb. 11:5 • Enoch’s faith pleased GodHeb. 11:6 • Prophesied Jude 14-15 concerning judgment • Against the ungodly people for their ungodly deeds • Enoch walked with God in view of judgment Are you walking with God? Do you believe and obey His Son? Are you ready for judgment?