2 Tim 2:15 "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."
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WHO WAS ENOCH?
NOV 1
Genesis 5:21-24
Memorise Hebrews 11:5 "He had this testimony, that he pleased God…"
WHO WAS ENOCH?
Amidst all the records of deaths, we see one unique account that stands out – of one who walked with God and did not have to face death! After the usual description of the years of his life, in living for 65 years before begetting Methuselah, the account then inserts a commentary of his life, which simply states that "and Enoch walked with God after he begat Methuselah three hundred years". Such a description is seen of no other character in Genesis 5, and certainly bears witness to the faith of Enoch. In fact, Enoch also has a special mention in Hebrews 11:5, whereby he was shown to have lived a life by faith, and "had this testimony that he pleased God". This is indeed a wonderful and encouraging testimony, to know that amidst all the ungodliness around him, Enoch stood apart from the rest and had a close relationship and walk with God. Furthermore, Jude 14-15 tells us that Enoch was also a prophet of God, who spoke up against the ungodliness of his time, and prophesied of the Second Coming of Christ, who would come to judge the world for their sin.
As a result of all that Enoch had done, the Bible tells us that "he was not; for God took him" (Genesis 5:24). Hebrews 11:5 further explains to tell us that he did not see death, but was not found because God translated him. This word "translated" means that he was conveyed to another place – he was taken up to be with the Lord whom he loved! This was certainly a supernatural act of God, whereby in his physical flesh, Enoch was somehow transported up into heaven, and did not have to die a physical death. What an amazing privilege!
Through this act, God shows us that there is hope for sinful man. Although the curse of death is certainly in effect, yet there is a way through which death can be conquered, and God is well able to control both death and life. Whilst we must not confuse this translation of Enoch with the rapture, for he would not have received the glorified body yet, yet we see in this a message of hope. God was signalling to sinful men that all who would trust in Him and walk in Him by faith, can also have the hope of eternal life. For us we know that this can only be through our faith in Christ. When our faith is true, then we can be like Enoch, to have a testimony that we please God, and walk with Him all the days of our lives..
Thought: Is my testimony pleasing to God?
Prayer: Lord, may I have the faith to walk with you and please you.
Posted in Teens RPG
Genesis 5:21-24
Memorise Hebrews 11:5 "He had this testimony, that he pleased God…"
WHO WAS ENOCH?
Amidst all the records of deaths, we see one unique account that stands out – of one who walked with God and did not have to face death! After the usual description of the years of his life, in living for 65 years before begetting Methuselah, the account then inserts a commentary of his life, which simply states that "and Enoch walked with God after he begat Methuselah three hundred years". Such a description is seen of no other character in Genesis 5, and certainly bears witness to the faith of Enoch. In fact, Enoch also has a special mention in Hebrews 11:5, whereby he was shown to have lived a life by faith, and "had this testimony that he pleased God". This is indeed a wonderful and encouraging testimony, to know that amidst all the ungodliness around him, Enoch stood apart from the rest and had a close relationship and walk with God. Furthermore, Jude 14-15 tells us that Enoch was also a prophet of God, who spoke up against the ungodliness of his time, and prophesied of the Second Coming of Christ, who would come to judge the world for their sin.
As a result of all that Enoch had done, the Bible tells us that "he was not; for God took him" (Genesis 5:24). Hebrews 11:5 further explains to tell us that he did not see death, but was not found because God translated him. This word "translated" means that he was conveyed to another place – he was taken up to be with the Lord whom he loved! This was certainly a supernatural act of God, whereby in his physical flesh, Enoch was somehow transported up into heaven, and did not have to die a physical death. What an amazing privilege!
Through this act, God shows us that there is hope for sinful man. Although the curse of death is certainly in effect, yet there is a way through which death can be conquered, and God is well able to control both death and life. Whilst we must not confuse this translation of Enoch with the rapture, for he would not have received the glorified body yet, yet we see in this a message of hope. God was signalling to sinful men that all who would trust in Him and walk in Him by faith, can also have the hope of eternal life. For us we know that this can only be through our faith in Christ. When our faith is true, then we can be like Enoch, to have a testimony that we please God, and walk with Him all the days of our lives..
Thought: Is my testimony pleasing to God?
Prayer: Lord, may I have the faith to walk with you and please you.
Posted in Teens RPG