Let us Learn How to Walk with God (genesis 5:21-24)
Introduction:
1. This chapter tells us about Adam's descendants through Seth down to Noah and his sons. 2. In vs.21-24 we read about one of Adam's descendants named Enoch. a. He was the father of Methuselah, and his days on earth were 365 years. b. Please note that it is stated twice that "Enoch walked with God." c. Concerning the end of his time on earth, vs.24 says, "he was not; for God took him" [this is explained further in Hebrews 11:5]. 3. From Enoch we learn about the importance of walking so as to please God. 4. As we search the Scriptures, "let us learn how to walk with God." Discussion: I. THE BIBLE EXPLAINS WHEN WE ARE ABLE TO "WALK IN NEWNESS OF LIFE" IN ROMANS 6:3-7 II. THE BIBLE TEACHES US HOW TO WALK AFTER WE ARE BAPTIZED INTO CHRIST
A. We are to walk "in the fear of the Lord" (Acts 9:31). B. We are to "walk honestly" (Romans 13:12-14). C. We are to "walk by faith" (2 Corinthians 5:6-9). D. We are to "walk in the Spirit" (Galatians 5:16, 25). E. We are to walk in "good works" (Ephesians 2:10). F. We are to walk worthy of the vocation by which we are called (Ephesians 4:1-3). G. We are to walk "in love" (Ephesians 5:1-2). H. We are to walk "as children of light" (Ephesians 5:8-10). I. We are to walk "circumspectly" (Ephesians 5:15-16). J. We are to walk "in wisdom" (Colossians 4:5-6). K. We are to walk "after His commandments" (2 John 6). L. We are to walk "in truth" (3 John 3-4). Conclusion:
1. Enoch provides a great example for us to follow. a. He walked with God, and he pleased God. b. When he left the earth he went to a much better place. 2. By walking with God in this life we can have the hope of spending eternity in God's presence.
