GENESIS 5
3 Outlines
Genesis 5
SOMEONE SPECIAL
Most of us find
genealogies difficult to follow. In the
middle of this genealogy we find someone special by the name of Enoch. He is a "breath of fresh air",
"a rose among the thorns".
MAN'S FAILURE - Vss.
5-20, 25-31
Since Adam and Eve's
failure in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3) there has been both physical and
spiritual death. In this genealogy there
is a recurring phrase, "and he died" that applies to the various people
in this genealogy. Enoch was the only exception.
ENOCH'S FRIEND - Vss.
21-24a
Enoch walked with God by
faith (Hebrews 11:5-6).
If our faith is in
Christ, we are God's friends (Romans 5:1).
If our faith is in
Christ, we can have the fellowship with God that Enoch had as God's friend
(John 15:1-7).
GOD'S FAITHFULNESS - Vs.
24b
God took Enoch home to
be with Himself (Hebrews 11:5)
God takes those who know
Christ home to be with Him (John 14:1-3)
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Genesis 5:21-24 etc.
THE RIGHT VIEW OF LIFE
We all need to have a view of life which get us through. If we
have the right view of life as Christians, we will serve God well.
Someone who developed a good healthy view of life was
Enoch, first met by us in Genesis 5.
Enoch was a man known for his walk with God and other characteristics
that gave him a great life's view.
DIRECTION - HE WALKED WITH GOD Vss. 21-24
DEPENDENCE - HE RELIED ON GOD Hebrews 11:5
DEMONSTRATION - HE LIVED FOR GOD - Hebrews 11:5
"...he had this testimony that he pleased
God."
DECLARATION - HE SPOKE FOR GOD - Jude 14-16
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Genesis 5:21-24 etc.
MAY I
MAY I WALK WITH GOD LIKE
ENOCH - Genesis 5:21-24, Hebrews 11:5-6
MAY I WORK FOR GOD LIKE
NOAH - Genesis 6:22
MAY I WAIT FOR GOD LIKE
ABRAHAM - Romans 4:3, 20-21