1. In the first record of human genealogy in Genesis 5, there is no detail about the accomplishments of each generation, except for Enoch, who walked with God and was no more, for God took him to Himself (Genesis 5:22-25). The remaining generations merely fulfilled the mission of multiplication. This record contrasts with the genealogy of Cain, in which they had many works to demonstrate, just like the Pharisee in Luke 17. However, their days are not numbered, evidencing a life unrecognized by God. In God’s original lineage, through Adam and Seth, there is nothing to demonstrate, for all works are done by the Lord Himself. Those who are part of the branch of the true vine, which is the Lord Jesus Himself, have no merit of their own, but are used through the lifeblood of the vine. Therefore, we live the church life following the line of life, in which God uses us to produce much fruit for the glory of the Father. Our only merit is to remain connected to the Lord (Gen. 5:22-24; Luke 18:9-14; John 15:1-5; Ps. 90:12).
2. The genealogy of Jesus Christ in Luke 3 follows the opposite direction of the genealogy recorded in Genesis 5, where Christ is inserted into the genealogy of Joseph all the way to Adam, the son of God. In this genealogical line, there is no descendant of Cain, as the promise of the woman’s descendant who would bruise the serpent’s head is fulfilled. The man Christ Jesus, with the help of the church, will fulfil the God-given responsibility of multiplying and ruling over the entire Earth. The genealogies of Genesis 5 and Luke 3 are complementary. In the first, there is multiplication; in the second, there is subjection and domination. We need to get out of the hopeless rut of the first genealogy and live in the presence of God through the word to experience the reality of the effects of the second genealogy, in which Christ uses us as the church for the fulfilment of God’s purpose on Earth (Luke 3:23-38; Genesis 5:1-32; Ephesians 1:9-10; 2 Corinthians 4:16).
3. There is a difference between living in God’s presence and God walking with men. God’s word is proven through His presence, by the ardent speaking in our hearts, even if we do not see His physical presence. Enoch walked with God on His own initiative, but in the case of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus, Jesus wanted to save them. Often, through lack of faith, we leave the Lord’s presence and fall into the effects of the corruption of the human race, but, by the Lord’s mercy, He draws near to us to awaken us so that we may return to where He desires us to be. However, we must actively and constantly seek God’s presence. This kind of walk will make us experience a spiritual ascension until we are completely taken over by the Lord. Therefore, we do not despise immersions, transcriptions, war cries, etc., inculcating the word (Gen. 5:21-24; Luke 24:13-33).
4. In Genesis 6, we see an illicit union between fallen angelic beings and the daughters of men. This evil mixture was an attempt to corrupt the entire human race so that God’s original plan could not be fulfilled. Because man is carnal, the Spirit of God could not act upon humanity. Because of this negative situation, God intended to destroy all humanity. But God found Noah, who was a righteous and upright man among his contemporaries. Sometimes, God only needs to find one man to carry out His will. May the Lord find grace in each of us as we walk with Him, and even if alone, we make all the difference by having the Lord’s grace with us. A sinner who repents finds grace in due time. May we find favor with the Lord! (Gen. 6:1-7; Jude 1:6-7; 2 Pet. 2:4-5; Num. 13:33; Deut. 1:28; 9:1-2, 5; Josh. 11:21-22; 14:11-15; Gen. 6:8-10; Heb. 4:16; 1 Cor. 15:9).
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