let Us Learn about the benefits of Walking with God (Genesis 6:5-9)
Introduction:
1. This morning we pointed out from Genesis 5:21-24 that Enoch "walked with God." 2. Enoch received a great blessing by being "translated" in that he did not see death (Hebrews 11:5). 3. In Genesis 6:9 we are informed that Noah, Enoch's great-grandson, also "walked with God." 4. Noah received a great blessing in that he and his family did not die in the flood (Genesis 6:17-18; 7:1, 23). 5. Both Enoch and Noah teach us about the importance of walking with God. 6. In our lesson we are concentrating on the fact that those who walk with God receive special benefits. a. This great truth is revealed in a general way in Psalm 119:1. b. The Scriptures reveal the specific benefits available to those who walk with God. c. The theme for our study: "Let us learn about the benefits of walking with God."
Discussion:
I. LET US FIRST BE REMINDED OF HOW AND WHEN WE ARE BLESSED TO "WALK IN NEWNESS OF LIFE" (Romans 6:3-4)
II. BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO THOSE WHO WALK AS THE SCRIPTURES TEACH INCLUDE:
A. "no condemnation" (Romans 8:1) B. "peace" and "mercy" (Galatians 6:15-16) C. being cleansed by the Lord's blood (1 John 1:5-10) D. having the love of God perfected (1 John 2:5-6) E. being clothed in white raiment (Revelation 3:4-6).
Conclusion:
1. Let us follow the instructions we studied this morning that teach us how to walk with God. 2. Let us allow these benefits we studied this evening to motivate us to walk as the Scriptures teach.
