The Faith of Enoch

Hebrews 11:5-6

Key Verse 11:6

(Read also Genesis 5:18-24, and Jude 1:1-25)

1. 1. Skim through Jude 1:1-25. Verse 14 reads, “Jude, the seventh from Adam, prophesied about these men…” Who are “these men”? What do they (“these men”) have in common? What does this passage tell us about the general environment during the days of Enoch? 
2. 2. Read Jude 1:14-15 and describe the way in which Enoch served the people of his generation. What practical applications can we find from Enoch’s example? 
3. 3. Read Genesis 5:18-24. The expression “Enoch walked with God” is repeated twice. What does it mean to “walk” with God? How can we walk with God? (2Co 6:14-18)
4. 4. Read Hebrews 11:5 and meditate on the meaning of the phrase “By faith”. What do you think Enoch believed in (6)? 
5. 5. Think about the following expressions in 5a: 1) [By faith] Enoch was taken from this life; 2) so that he did not experience death; 3) he could not be found; 4) because God had taken him away. What do you think the author is trying to say by these somewhat repetitive statements? 
6. 6. Verse 5b states: “For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God.” What does it mean to “please” God? What does the word “please” indicate about God? Why is it important for one to please God?
7. 7. Memorize verse 6. This verse says that anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists… 
1. (1) Is it possible that one comes to God, not believing that he exists? 
2. (2) Verse 6 also states that anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Is it possible that one comes to him believing that he exists, yet not believing that he rewards those who seek him? 
3. (3) Why does God reward only those who “earnestly seek” him? 
4. (4) Why is it necessary for one to believe that God exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him? 
5. (5) How did God reward Enoch?