Before diving into this portion of Genesis, it is worth mentioning that it has been debated for a few thousand years now. Scholars have long considered it one of the most difficult to interpret. And, though I am no scholar, I agree. (7 Minutes/1700 Words)
Read moreSeth's Line (Genesis 4:25-5:32)
Here, when Adam and Eve have another son, they called him Seth. His name might mean something like seat or buttocks or new beginning or foundation. It's clear Eve felt there was something special about this son, saying, God has appointed for me another offspring instead of Abel. This is beautiful because of the clear hope found in Eve. (8 Minutes/2000 Words)
Read moreGenesis 4:1-6:8 -- Adam's Line
Genesis 4:1-6:8 -- Adam's Line
Read moreFaith Pursues God (Hebrews 11:5-6)
The next character in our Hebrews 11 list of faith-walkers was a mysterious man named Enoch. Enoch was the seventh from Adam and, due to the long lifespans of the pre-flood world, he lived as a contemporary of Adam for 300 years. (5 Minutes/1200 Words)
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