 This is the book of the generations of Adam. When God created man, he made him in the likeness of God. 2 Male and female he created them, and he blessed them and named them Man when they were created. 3 When Adam had lived 130 years, he fathered a son in his own likeness, after his image, and named him Seth. 4 The days of Adam after he fathered Seth were 800 years; and he had other sons and daughters. 5 Thus all the days that Adam lived were 930 years, and he died.
6 When Seth had lived 105 years, he fathered Enosh. 7 Seth lived after he fathered Enosh 807 years and had other sons and daughters. 8 Thus all the days of Seth were 912 years, and he died. 9 When Enosh had lived 90 years, he fathered Kenan. 10 Enosh lived after he fathered Kenan 815 years and had other sons and daughters. 11 Thus all the days of Enosh were 905 years, and he died. 12 When Kenan had lived 70 years, he fathered Mahalalel. 13 Kenan lived after he fathered Mahalalel 840 years and had other sons and daughters. 14 Thus all the days of Kenan were 910 years, and he died. 15 When Mahalalel had lived 65 years, he fathered Jared. 16 Mahalalel lived after he fathered Jared 830 years and had other sons and daughters. 17 Thus all the days of Mahalalel were 895 years, and he died. 18 When Jared had lived 162 years, he fathered Enoch. 19 Jared lived after he fathered Enoch 800 years and had other sons and daughters. 20 Thus all the days of Jared were 962 years, and he died. 21 When Enoch had lived 65 years, he fathered Methuselah. 22 Enoch walked with God after he fathered Methuselah 300 years and had other sons and daughters. 23 Thus all the days of Enoch were 365 years. 24 Enoch walked with God, and he was not, for God took him. 25 When Methuselah had lived 187 years, he fathered Lamech. 26 Methuselah lived after he fathered Lamech 782 years and had other sons and daughters. 27 Thus all the days of Methuselah were 969 years, and he died. 28 When Lamech had lived 182 years, he fathered a son 29 and called his name Noah, saying, “Out of the ground that the Lord has cursed, this one shall bring us relief from our work and from the painful toil of our hands.” 30 Lamech lived after he fathered Noah 595 years and had other sons and daughters. 31 Thus all the days of Lamech were 777 years, and he died. 32 After Noah was 500 years old, Noah fathered Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Meditation God’s faithfulness furthers His promise by bringing death from life. Ultimately fulfilled in Jesus, the beginning of God’s redemptive story reveals God’s reliability to redeem what He allows. God is committed to show His steadfast love so that His people may know His steadfast love. Genealogies show us the Bible is a story going somewhere. God’s first gospel promise through Eve’s seed (Genesis 3:15) was not extinguished when Cain killed Abel. The echoes of Eden reverberate in verses 1-4 and travel through the DNA of humanity until we meet Jesus. We are introduced to Seth (3) whom Luke makes sure we know is in Jesus’ genealogy (Luke 3:38). God remains faithful to fulfill His promise. We are puzzled by the longevity of life revealed in this genealogy, and fascinated by someone like Enoch who was “taken up” by God without death! How can humanity not taste death in a fallen world? Hebrews 11:5-6 reveals it is through faith in God and the word of His promise. God’s mercy is a greater puzzle than great numbers of age. God’s mercy is set on furthering His story so His people can return to Him. The camera focusses on Lamech, Noah, and his three sons at the end of the genealogy. Through this family God furthers His faithfulness and brings His promise to fruition. Yes, it is baffling to consider a 500-year-old having three sons (32). But more astounding is how an eternal, holy, God remains committed to a finite, unholy people! God’s faithfulness pushes God’s promise forward in His story of redemption. Richly Dwelling -What are your preconceived notions about genealogies? Do you see God’s faithfulness embedded in the story, especially highlighting Seth and Noah’s family? -Why is it important to see God pushing His promise forward, bringing life from death, and revealing His faithfulness in His redemptive story? How does this give you security in His sovereignty? -Knowing Christ as the climax of the genealogy helps you see not only how God redeems all He allows but it also deepens your understanding of His faithfulness. How does this deepen your own faith and fuel your love for Him? Key Verse 3 When Adam had lived 130 years, he fathered a son in his own likeness, after his image, and named him Seth. Comments are closed.
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