And after he had become the father of Methuselah, Enoch walked with God 300 years and had other sons and daughters. And after he became the father of MethuselahThe phrase highlights a pivotal moment in Enoch's life, marking the birth of Methuselah. The name "Methuselah" is often interpreted to mean "man of the dart" or "his death shall bring," which some scholars suggest is prophetic, as Methuselah's death coincides with the year of the Great Flood. This moment signifies a transition in Enoch's life, where his role as a father may have deepened his spiritual journey and commitment to God. Enoch walked with God
This phrase is profound, indicating an intimate and continuous relationship with God. The Hebrew word for "walked" is "halak," which implies a steady, ongoing journey or lifestyle. Enoch's walk with God suggests a life of faith, obedience, and communion with the Divine. In a world increasingly turning away from God, Enoch's walk is a testament to his righteousness and dedication, serving as an inspiration for believers to pursue a close relationship with God. 300 years
The mention of "300 years" emphasizes the longevity and consistency of Enoch's walk with God. In the context of the antediluvian (pre-flood) world, where lifespans were significantly longer, Enoch's 300-year walk signifies a lifetime of unwavering faithfulness. This duration underscores the possibility of maintaining a deep, enduring relationship with God over a long period, regardless of the surrounding culture or circumstances. and he had other sons and daughters
This phrase indicates that Enoch's life was not only marked by his spiritual walk but also by his role as a family man. The mention of "other sons and daughters" suggests that Enoch fulfilled his earthly responsibilities while maintaining his spiritual devotion. It serves as a reminder that a life of faith does not preclude the duties and joys of family life, but rather, it can enhance and sanctify them. Enoch's example encourages believers to integrate their faith into all aspects of life, including family and community. Persons / Places / Events 1. EnochA patriarch in the genealogy from Adam to Noah, Enoch is notable for his close relationship with God. He is one of the few individuals in the Bible described as having "walked with God." 2. MethuselahEnoch's son, known for being the longest-lived human in the Bible, living 969 years. His name is often associated with the idea of longevity and the period leading up to the flood. 3. Walking with GodThis phrase signifies a deep, intimate relationship with God, characterized by faithfulness and obedience. It implies a life lived in accordance with God's will. Teaching Points Walking with God as a LifestyleEnoch's life teaches us that walking with God is not a one-time event but a continuous, daily commitment. It involves aligning our lives with God's will and seeking His presence in all we do. Faith and ObedienceEnoch's relationship with God was marked by faith and obedience. To walk with God, we must trust in His promises and live according to His commandments. Legacy of FaithEnoch's life and his relationship with God left a legacy that impacted future generations. Our walk with God can influence our families and communities, encouraging others to seek a closer relationship with Him. Intimacy with GodWalking with God implies a deep, personal relationship. We are called to cultivate intimacy with God through prayer, worship, and studying His Word. Bible Study Questions 1. What does it mean to "walk with God" in your daily life, and how can you cultivate this relationship? 2. How does Enoch's example of faith challenge you to live differently in a world that often opposes God's ways? 3. In what ways can you leave a legacy of faith for future generations, as Enoch did? 4. How can the concept of "walking with God" be applied in your relationships with others, both within and outside the church? 5. Reflect on a time when your faith and obedience to God were tested. How did you respond, and what did you learn from that experience? Connections to Other Scriptures Hebrews 11:5-6This passage highlights Enoch's faith, noting that he was taken up by God and did not experience death because he pleased God. It emphasizes the importance of faith in walking with God. Jude 1:14-15Enoch is mentioned as a prophet who spoke against ungodliness, indicating his role as a righteous man in a corrupt world. Genesis 6:9Noah, like Enoch, is described as walking with God, suggesting a pattern of righteousness and faithfulness in a world that was increasingly wicked. People Adam, Cainan, Enoch, Enos, Enosh, Ham, Japheth, Jared, Kenan, Lamech, Mahalaleel, Methuselah, Noah, Seth, ShemPlaces Tigris-Euphrates RegionTopics 300, Begetteth, Begetting, Begot, Begotten, Birth, Daughters, Enoch, God's, Habitually, Hundred, Methuselah, Methu'selah, Methushelah, Sons, Walked, WalkethDictionary of Bible Themes Genesis 5:22 4020 life, of faith
7922 fellowship, with God
8462 priority, of God Genesis 5:3-32 1655 hundreds and thousands
4016 life, human Genesis 5:22-24 5197 walking
8253 faithfulness, examples Genesis 5:22-29 5106 Noah Library With, Before, After
'Enoch walked with God,'--GENESIS v. 22. 'Walk before Me.'--GENESIS xvii. 1. 'Ye shall walk after the Lord your God.'--DEUTERONOMY xiii. 4. You will have anticipated, I suppose, my purpose in doing what I very seldom do--cutting little snippets out of different verses and putting them together. You see that these three fragments, in their resemblances and in their differences, are equally significant and instructive. They concur in regarding life as a walk--a metaphor which expresses continuity, …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy ScriptureAfter the Scripture.
"In the day that God created man, in the likeness of God created He him."--Gen. v. 1. In the preceding pages we have shown that the translation, "in Our image," actually means, "after Our image." To make anything in an image is no language; it is unthinkable, logically untrue. We now proceed to show how it should be translated, and give our reason for it. We begin with citing some passages from the Old Testament in which occurs the preposition "B" which, in Gen. i. 27, stands before image, where …
Abraham Kuyper—The Work of the Holy Spirit The Neo-Kohlbruggians.
"And Adam lived a hundred and thirty years, and begat a son in his own likeness, and after his image; and called his name Seth."--Gen. v. 3. Many are the efforts made to alter the meaning of the word, "Let Us make man in Our image and after Our likeness," (Gen. i. 26) by a different translation; especially by making it to read "in" instead of "after" our likeness. This new reading is Dr. Böhl's main support. With this translation his system stands or falls. According to him, man is not the bearer …
Abraham Kuyper—The Work of the Holy Spirit Walking with God. Gen 5:24
Walking with GOD. Gen 5:24 O! for a closer walk with God, A calm and heav'nly frame; A light to shine upon the road That leads me to the Lamb! Where is the blessedness I knew When first I saw the LORD? Where is the soul-refreshing view Of JESUS, and his word? What peaceful hours I once enjoyed! How sweet their memory still! But they have left an aching void, The world can never fill. Return, O holy Dove, return, Sweet messenger of rest; I hate the sins that made thee mourn, And drove thee from …
John Newton—Olney Hymns The Epistle of Saint Jude.
V. 1, 2. Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ, but a brother of James, to those that are called to be holy in God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, mercy unto you and peace and love be multiplied. This Epistle is ascribed to the holy Apostle, St. Jude, brother of the two Apostles, James the Less and Simon, by the sister of the mother of Christ, who is called Mary (wife) of James or Cleopas, as we read in Mark vi. But this Epistle cannot be looked upon as being that of one who was truly an Apostle, …
Martin Luther—The Epistles of St. Peter and St. Jude Preached and Explained Consolations against the Fear of Death.
If in the time of thy sickness thou findest thyself fearful to die, meditate-- 1. That it argueth a dastardly mind to fear that which is not; for in the church of Christ there is no death (Isa. xxv. 7, 8), and whosoever liveth and believeth in Christ, shall never die (John xi. 26). Let them fear death who live without Christ. Christians die not; but when they please God, they are like Enoch translated unto God (Gen. v. 24;) their pains are but Elijah's fiery chariot to carry them up to heaven (2 …
Lewis Bayly—The Practice of Piety "But it is Good for Me to Draw Near to God: I have Put My Trust in the Lord God, that I May Declare all Thy
Psal. lxxiii. 28.--"But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all thy works." After man's first transgression, he was shut out from the tree of life, and cast out of the garden, by which was signified his seclusion and sequestration from the presence of God, and communion with him: and this was in a manner the extermination of all mankind in one, when Adam was driven out of paradise. Now, this had been an eternal separation for any thing that …
Hugh Binning—The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning Influences that Gave Rise to the Priestly Laws and Histories
[Sidenote: Influences in the exile that produced written ceremonial laws] The Babylonian exile gave a great opportunity and incentive to the further development of written law. While the temple stood, the ceremonial rites and customs received constant illustration, and were transmitted directly from father to son in the priestly families. Hence, there was little need of writing them down. But when most of the priests were carried captive to Babylonia, as in 597 B.C., and ten years later the temple …
Charles Foster Kent—The Origin & Permanent Value of the Old Testament The Promise to the Patriarchs.
A great epoch is, in Genesis, ushered in with the history of the time of the Patriarchs. Luther says: "This is the third period in which Holy Scripture begins the history of the Church with a new family." In a befitting manner, the representation is opened in Gen. xii. 1-3 by an account of the first revelation of God, given to Abraham at Haran, in which the way is opened up for all that follows, and in which the dispensations of God are brought before us in a rapid survey. Abraham is to forsake …
Ernst Wilhelm Hengstenberg—Christology of the Old Testament Appendix xii. The Baptism of Proselytes
ONLY those who have made study of it can have any idea how large, and sometimes bewildering, is the literature on the subject of Jewish Proselytes and their Baptism. Our present remarks will be confined to the Baptism of Proselytes. 1. Generally, as regards proselytes (Gerim) we have to distinguish between the Ger ha-Shaar (proselyte of the gate) and Ger Toshabh (sojourner,' settled among Israel), and again the Ger hatstsedeq (proselyte of righteousness) and Ger habberith (proselyte of the covenant). …
Alfred Edersheim—The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah Genesis
The Old Testament opens very impressively. In measured and dignified language it introduces the story of Israel's origin and settlement upon the land of Canaan (Gen.--Josh.) by the story of creation, i.-ii. 4a, and thus suggests, at the very beginning, the far-reaching purpose and the world-wide significance of the people and religion of Israel. The narrative has not travelled far till it becomes apparent that its dominant interests are to be religious and moral; for, after a pictorial sketch of …
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