April 19, 2026 Daytime

The Generations from Adam to Noah

1. This is the book of the generations of Adam. In the day that God created man, he made him in God’s likeness.
2. He created them male and female, and blessed them, and called their name Adam, in the day when they were created.
3. Adam lived one hundred thirty years, and became the father of a son in his own likeness, after his image, and named him Seth.
4. The days of Adam after he became the father of Seth were eight hundred years, and he became the father of other sons and daughters.
5. All the days that Adam lived were nine hundred thirty years, then he died.
6. Seth lived one hundred five years, then became the father of Enosh.
7. Seth lived after he became the father of Enosh eight hundred seven years, and became the father of other sons and daughters.
8. All the days of Seth were nine hundred twelve years, then he died.
9. Enosh lived ninety years, and became the father of Kenan.
10. Enosh lived after he became the father of Kenan eight hundred fifteen years, and became the father of other sons and daughters.
11. All the days of Enosh were nine hundred five years, then he died.
12. Kenan lived seventy years, then became the father of Mahalalel.
13. Kenan lived after he became the father of Mahalalel eight hundred forty years, and became the father of other sons and daughters.
14. All the days of Kenan were nine hundred ten years, then he died.
15. Mahalalel lived sixty-five years, then became the father of Jared.
16. Mahalalel lived after he became the father of Jared eight hundred thirty years, and became the father of other sons and daughters.
17. All the days of Mahalalel were eight hundred ninety-five years, then he died.
18. Jared lived one hundred sixty-two years, then became the father of Enoch.
19. Jared lived after he became the father of Enoch eight hundred years, and became the father of other sons and daughters.
20. All the days of Jared were nine hundred sixty-two years, then he died.
21. Enoch lived sixty-five years, then became the father of Methuselah.
22. Enoch walked with God after he became the father of Methuselah three hundred years, and became the father of other sons and daughters.
23. All the days of Enoch were three hundred sixty-five years.
24. Enoch walked with God, and he was not found, for God took him.
25. Methuselah lived one hundred eighty-seven years, then became the father of Lamech.
26. Methuselah lived after he became the father of Lamech seven hundred eighty-two years, and became the father of other sons and daughters.
27. All the days of Methuselah were nine hundred sixty-nine years, then he died.
28. Lamech lived one hundred eighty-two years, then became the father of a son,
29. and he named him Noah, saying, “This same one will comfort us in our work and in the toil of our hands, because of the ground which Yahweh has cursed.”
30. Lamech lived after he became the father of Noah five hundred ninety-five years, and became the father of other sons and daughters.
31. All the days of Lamech were seven hundred seventy-seven years, then he died.
32. Noah was five hundred years old, then Noah became the father of Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

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🌿 Daily Devotional: “A Life That Walks with God”

Genesis 5 might seem like just a genealogy—but there’s a powerful message woven through it.

Over and over, we read the same phrase:
“and he died.”

This reminds us of the reality of sin’s consequence from earlier chapters—death entered the world. No matter how long people lived, death eventually came.

But then, one life stands out:

👉 “Enoch walked with God… and he was not found, for God took him.”

Enoch broke the pattern.

While others simply lived and died, Enoch walked with God. That means:

• He had a close relationship with God
• He lived in obedience and faith
• His life stood apart from the world around him

The takeaway is simple but powerful:

Your life is more than just time passing—it’s about your walk with God.

You may not live 900 years like they did, but what matters is how you live the years you have.

Also notice Noah’s name:
👉 “He will comfort us…”

Even in a fallen world, God was already preparing hope and redemption.

🙏 Prayer

Heavenly Father,

Thank You for Your Word and the reminder that life is more than just years—it’s about walking with You.

Help me to be like Enoch, to live closely with You each day, not just going through life, but growing in faith, obedience, and love.

Teach me to use my time wisely. Help me not to get distracted by the world, but to stay focused on You.

Lord, thank You for the hope You give, just as You brought hope through Noah. Remind me that even in a broken world, You are always working out Your plan.

Draw me closer to You today. Guide my steps, shape my heart, and strengthen my faith.

In Jesus’ name,
Amen.