By Faith Enoch

“By faith Enoch” the writer of Hebrews begins his verses about this outstanding hero that testifies even today of the possibility of living a life that is pleasing to God. The Scriptures seem to tell us so little about him, but his life is a marvelous witness of a life defined by faith. What can we learn from him so that we might strive more to walk close with our Lord.

Verse References

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By faith Enoch was taken up so that he would not see death; AND HE WAS NOT FOUND BECAUSE GOD TOOK HIM UP; for he obtained the witness that before his being taken up he was pleasing to God.

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And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.” (Hebrews 11:5-6 NAS95)

Scriptures about Enoch:

• Hebrews 11:5-6
• Genesis 5:18-24
• Jude 12-15
• 1 Chronicles 1:3
• Luke 3:37

Some Other Verses Mentioned:

• Joshua 1:8
• Hebrews 9:27
• Ecclesiastes 12:13
• Genesis 4:25,26
• Genesis 6:7
• Genesis 4:17
• Genesis 1:28, 9:1
• Genesis 4:12
• Genesis 11:4
• Genesis 4:23,24
• 2 Corinthians 6:16-17
• Amos 3:3
• Hebrews 5:12
• Galatians 2:20
• Romans 10:17