The Message of the Geneaologies

Genesis 5:1–20 KJV 1900

This is the book of the generations of Adam. In the day that God created man, in the likeness of God made he him; Male and female created he them; and blessed them, and called their name Adam, in the day when they were created. And Adam lived an hundred and thirty years, and begat a son in his own likeness, after his image; and called his name Seth: And the days of Adam after he had begotten Seth were eight hundred years: and he begat sons and daughters: And all the days that Adam lived were nine hundred and thirty years: and he died. And Seth lived an hundred and five years, and begat Enos: And Seth lived after he begat Enos eight hundred and seven years, and begat sons and daughters: And all the days of Seth were nine hundred and twelve years: and he died. And Enos lived ninety years, and begat Cainan: And Enos lived after he begat Cainan eight hundred and fifteen years, and begat sons and daughters: And all the days of Enos were nine hundred and five years: and he died. And Cainan lived seventy years, and begat Mahalaleel: And Cainan lived after he begat Mahalaleel eight hundred and forty years, and begat sons and daughters: And all the days of Cainan were nine hundred and ten years: and he died. And Mahalaleel lived sixty and five years, and begat Jared: And Mahalaleel lived after he begat Jared eight hundred and thirty years, and begat sons and daughters: And all the days of Mahalaleel were eight hundred ninety and five years: and he died. And Jared lived an hundred sixty and two years, and he begat Enoch: And Jared lived after he begat Enoch eight hundred years, and begat sons and daughters: And all the days of Jared were nine hundred sixty and two years: and he died.

God Blesses Us with Life

Genesis 2:7 KJV 1900

And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.

Everyone Dies

Romans 5:12 KJV 1900

Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:

Romans 3:23 KJV 1900

For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

Our Life Story is Told Even After We are Gone

Hebrews 11:4 CCC Heb-2Pe/Jud Txt

By faith Abel offered a sacrifice that was superior to Cain’s, by which he received the testimony that he was righteous, God giving testimony about his gifts. And by it, though he has died, he still speaks.

How To Leave a Good Example

Genesis 5:21 KJV 1900

And Enoch lived sixty and five years, and begat Methuselah:

We are Influencing Someone

We are Responsible for the Example We Set

Our Influence will Increase Throughout Our Lives

Walk Closely with God

Genesis 5:22 KJV 1900

And Enoch walked with God after he begat Methuselah three hundred years, and begat sons and daughters:

Walk Continually with God

Genesis 5:22 KJV 1900

And Enoch walked with God after he begat Methuselah three hundred years, and begat sons and daughters:

Walk Consistently with God

Genesis 5:22 KJV 1900

And Enoch walked with God after he begat Methuselah three hundred years, and begat sons and daughters:

Genesis 5:23–24 KJV 1900

And all the days of Enoch were three hundred sixty and five years: And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him.

One day, your life will be over. One day, I will pass into eternity, whether through death or the rapture. My question for you is Are you ready? What kind of example have you set for those coming behind you. If they walk in your footsteps, will they be in Heaven? Will they hear God say, “Well done!”

Genesis 5:25–32 KJV 1900

And Methuselah lived an hundred eighty and seven years, and begat Lamech: And Methuselah lived after he begat Lamech seven hundred eighty and two years, and begat sons and daughters: And all the days of Methuselah were nine hundred sixty and nine years: and he died. And Lamech lived an hundred eighty and two years, and begat a son: And he called his name Noah, saying, This same shall comfort us concerning our work and toil of our hands, because of the ground which the Lord hath cursed. And Lamech lived after he begat Noah five hundred ninety and five years, and begat sons and daughters: And all the days of Lamech were seven hundred seventy and seven years: and he died. And Noah was five hundred years old: and Noah begat Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

Many have lived their lives for their own purpose and pleasure. Their examples and influence has led many people to go to Hell. We want to lead our families and friends to a relationship with Jesus Christ.

It starts with you. Are you saved?

Are you living for Jesus?

Are you sharing His Gospel with others?