Enoch.

[Notes of a Youth Meeting. Christian Assembly, YMCA, Secunderabad.]

Nov. 22, 2015.
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Br Chaitanya: The present times are the times of Enoch characterized by philosophy of self and bereft of morality. The life of Enoch instructs us to live a godly life of communion with God despite the decay around. The contrast between the two Enoch’s of Genesis chapter 4 and 5 is important. The former was the son of Cain upon whom was lavished the privileges of this world- a city was named after him. The latter belonged to the godly stock of Seth- for whom walking with God was valued to be a privilege above all privileges. Should not we then enjoy brethren, the privilege of walking with God? Further, there is a prophetical angle to all this. Enoch named his son, ‘Methuselah’ which means ‘when he is dead it (deluge) shall be sent ‘revealing his understanding of the future judgment. Moreover, Enoch figures for the rapture before judgment begins in the world.

Br Ben: The prophetic precision is comforting. No father expects to outlive his son which implies that when Enoch named his son, he was assured of his own safety from the flood. This assurance of safety figures the church’s hope of translation prior to tribulation. Enoch’s prophecy in Jude brings out the end of tribulation coinciding with Christ’s return to judge the world.

Br Ezekiel: Hebrews 11:5-6 reveals that Enoch’s godly instincts to please God were propelled by faith in two things: that God is and that He is a rewarder of them that seek Him. We are exhorted to do the same thing. Further, I would point out to the differential scope of priestly and prophetic offices.

Br Nuthan Prasad: It is true that the Patriarchs especially of the antediluvian age take up a prophetic role. Examples are Enoch and Noah.

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