Read | Genesis 5:1–32
This is the document containing the family records of Adam. On the day that God created man, he made him in the likeness of God; he created them male and female. When they were created, he blessed them and called them mankind.
Adam was 130 years old when he fathered a son in his likeness, according to his image, and named him Seth. Adam lived 800 years after he fathered Seth, and he fathered other sons and daughters. So Adam’s life lasted 930 years; then he died.
Seth was 105 years old when he fathered Enosh. Seth lived 807 years after he fathered Enosh, and he fathered other sons and daughters. So Seth’s life lasted 912 years; then he died.
Enosh was 90 years old when he fathered Kenan. Enosh lived 815 years after he fathered Kenan, and he fathered other sons and daughters. So Enosh’s life lasted 905 years; then he died.
Kenan was 70 years old when he fathered Mahalalel. Kenan lived 840 years after he fathered Mahalalel, and he fathered other sons and daughters. So Kenan’s life lasted 910 years; then he died.
Mahalalel was 65 years old when he fathered Jared. Mahalalel lived 830 years after he fathered Jared, and he fathered other sons and daughters. So Mahalalel’s life lasted 895 years; then he died.
Jared was 162 years old when he fathered Enoch. Jared lived 800 years after he fathered Enoch, and he fathered other sons and daughters. So Jared’s life lasted 962 years; then he died.
Enoch was 65 years old when he fathered Methuselah. And after he fathered Methuselah, Enoch walked with God 300 years and fathered other sons and daughters. So Enoch’s life lasted 365 years. Enoch walked with God; then he was not there because God took him.
Methuselah was 187 years old when he fathered Lamech. Methuselah lived 782 years after he fathered Lamech, and he fathered other sons and daughters. So Methuselah’s life lasted 969 years; then he died.
Lamech was 182 years old when he fathered a son. And he named him Noah, saying, “This one will bring us relief from the agonizing labor of our hands, caused by the ground the LORD has cursed.” Lamech lived 595 years after he fathered Noah, and he fathered other sons and daughters. So Lamech’s life lasted 777 years; then he died.
Noah was 500 years old, and he fathered Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
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How does reading “he died” over and over again make you feel, especially considering Adam and Eve were created to live forever? What generation breaks the pattern? Why? What is significant about that?
Focus
Review yesterday’s blog about a principle to use when reading Scripture as literature. How does applying that principle help you better understand, appreciate, and apply this passage today? How does the idea of the whole message of the Bible pointing to Jesus matter in today’s passage?
Pray
Lord, thank you for being present with me through the study of your word today. I ask that you open my mind to see the wide and far reaching implications of the truth I have learned today. Plant the seed of your word deep in my heart so that it may bear the fruit of love for you and others made in your image. Guide and strengthen my hands so that I may be a doer of your word and not only a hearer. I ask this all in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.
Going Deeper
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