This is the true lineage of Adam to Christ since it was believed that Cain's descendants were lost in the flood. It is from Seth that we see true men of faith that lived extremely long and prosperous lives. Some of whom are mentioned in various parts of the Bible. It seems like in those days, diseases and health matters were non-existent as their longevity spanned hundreds and hundreds of years. The commentary I used seemed to think that the earth is much older than it is stated in the Bible due to these unknown nature of days and years. What matters is the special relationship that one man had in particular - Enoch. His walk and talk with God is legendary, so much so that God didn't even want him to die but instead took him to glory. Other salient points of the chapter was that Noah meant "rest" -from the burdens of the world and the evil that persisted.
Wow! To live such long lives - the social system would go broke immediately if that were the case today since people would collect SS long before they would kick the bucket. Imagine having to wait a few hundred years to "qualify" for SS! Amazing. Even the jobs we hold would be for centuries rather than decades. Till death do us part would have a lot different meaning. The longer we live, would that mean the longer we would lead productive lives? The "line between the two" would not be a dash between the birthdate and the death date but rather "..." since it seems that it would go on forever.
Glad to be in FL and here in the condo. Daniel was such a treat for Friday and it was good to see him albeit in such a short time. Made swedish meatballs for the first time and it came out really well. Today's church and relaxation after yesterday's long day at EPCOT.
Praise for today: that He gives us the means to live forever with Him through Jesus Christ!
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