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Genesis 5:22-24

The Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 5:22-24

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

Enoch.

I. The CHARACTER of his piety.

1. Walking with God.

2. Witnessing for God.

II. The EXCELLENCE of his piety.

1. It began in early boyhood.

2. It flourished in evil times.

3. It grew in spite of scanty privileges.

4. It continued to the close of life.

III. The REWARD of Enoch's piety. He was translated that he should not see death.

1. A visible proof of immortality:

2. A solemn confirmation of the gospel.

3. A striking prophecy of Christ's ascension.

HOMILIES BY J.F. MONTGOMERY

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