Scripture to Read: Genesis 5:1-5
As we begin our walk through Genesis 5 this week, we’ll see how God gives a great reminder of His goodness and that He’s always faithful. Although Genesis 5 is a long genealogy, we need to always remind ourselves that all of God’s Word is God-breathed and incredibly profitable. God tells us this in 2 Timothy 3:16-17, All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. So, God even uses genealogies to teach us about Himself. When reading genealogies, read the first name in the list and then the last name. This helps us see where God is taking us. God uses genealogies to provide us a picture of His handiwork through each generation. In Genesis 5, God leads us from Adam to Noah. We know from Genesis 4 that Cain had left and gone to Nod, East of Eden. Of course, we also know that Cain had killed Abel, so Adam and Eve’s first two sons were gone from them. But God shares with us in Genesis 5 how He blessed Adam and Eve with Seth. God lays out a genealogy that highlights His faithfulness and the faithful family tree that comes through Seth. Through Seth’s genealogy, God reveals His faithfulness and handiwork through their lives. Remember, God created mankind for His glory and not our own, and we see His glory displayed here in Genesis 5. Genesis 5 is a beautiful display of God laying out His story for us.
Challenge & Application
1. What did God teach you today about His Word, genealogies, and His wondrous handiwork in it all?
2. How do you see yourself in God’s handiwork and how are you being used for His glory?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!