The Generation of Adam
Genesis 5
Genesis 5
This man, created in God's image, is the starting point of the genealogy and lived 930 years.
Who is Adam?
Genesis 5 traces the righteous line from Adam through Seth to Noah, showing how faith was passed down through families despite wickedness around them (like Cain's line).
Enoch felt he was slow of speech and young when called by God to preach.
Who is Enoch?
Youth often feel inadequate; God promised to strengthen him (Moses 6:31–32), showing the Lord qualifies whom He calls.
Adam's righteous children kept this to record revelations and genealogy.
What is the book of remembrance?
Moses 6:4-6
Preserved faith when many forgot God--journals, family history
The first principle Enoch/Adam taught: this in the Lord Jesus Christ.
What is faith?
Moses 6:52
Foundation of the gospel from the beginning.
Parents are commanded to do this freely with gospel truths to their children.
What is teach these things?
Moses 6:58
Home is primary place for gospel learning.
This phrase repeats in Genesis 5 after each patriarch fathers a son, noting they lived many more years and had other children.
What is "and he begat sons and daughters"?
It emphasizes long lifespans pre-Flood and family continuation, reminding us families are central to God's plan.
The Lord told Enoch this would open and he would be made strong like Moses.
What is "thy mouth"?
God equips us for His work despite weaknesses (Moses 6:32); great for discussing personal insecurities.
Those who feared God wrote in this book by the spirit of inspiration.
What is the book of remembrance?
Led to a "city of holiness" (Zion); shows records help teach and remember covenants.
After faith, this step with a broken heart and contrite spirit.
What is repentance?
Moses 6:52–57
Necessary because of the Fall—no unclean thing can dwell with God.
Enoch did this with God after being taught by his father and receiving revelations.
What is walk with God?
Moses 6:34
Means daily obedience and closeness—youth application: personal prayer/scripture study.
This patriarch "walked with God" for 300 years after fathering Methuselah and was taken by God without dying.
Who is Enoch?
Brief in Genesis 5 but expanded in Moses 6; "walking with God" means close, obedient relationship—something youth can strive for daily.
Enoch preached so powerfully that people trembled, Satan fled, and many repented.
What is "the people feared him" or "Satan came among them saying: I am the Only Begotten"?
Moses 6:39–47 shows opposition but also success through truth—encourages youth to share the gospel boldly.
This book contrasted with the wicked who did not call on God's name.
What is the book of remembrance?
Moses 6:5–7
Righteous posterity preached repentance—the importance of family gospel teaching.
Baptism by immersion for remission of sins, followed by receiving this gift.
What is the gift of the Holy Ghost?
Moses 6:52
Complete doctrine of Christ taught to Adam.
The Fall brought this through knowing good/evil and redemption in Christ.
What is joy (or "men are, that they might have joy")?
Moses 6 ties to plan; Fall was part of progression.
The son born to replace Abel in the righteous line, from whom the genealogy continues to Noah.
Who is Seth?
Moses 6 shows Seth's line feared God and kept records, contrasting with Cain's descendants—highlighting choices in family legacy.
This holy city Enoch's people built through righteousness was taken into heaven.
What is Zion?
Zion is "of one heart and one mind" (Moses 7 preview, but rooted here); youth can build Zion in their homes/classes today.
The pattern for this book was given by the finger of God.
What is the book of remembrance (or genealogy/records)?
Moses 6:46
Inspires youth to record spiritual experiences.
Baptism is being born of water and Spirit; partaking of this makes us sons of God.
What is the blood of Christ (or atoning blood)?
Moses 6:59
Symbolic of being cleansed and becoming clean every whit.
Through this, families can become of one heart and one mind like Zion.
What is teaching/keeping commandments (or righteousness)?
Ties to Enoch's people; youth can help build Zion now.
This is the chapter title phrase in Genesis 5 that lists patriarchs from Adam to Noah.
What is "the book of the generations of Adam"?
It preserves genealogy and shows God's plan unfolding through covenant families across generations.
Enoch's people were translated after he ministered for this many years.
What is 365 years?
Long ministry shows endurance; ties to walking faithfully with God over time.
Keeping this helped parents fulfill the commandment to teach gospel truths freely.
What is the book of remembrance?
Ties directly to the lesson title—records preserve doctrine across generations.
The Lord commanded Adam to teach these things freely unto his children after explaining the plan.
What are the truths/doctrine of the gospel (or plan of salvation)?
Moses 6:58
Core theme—parents/youth leaders teach to prepare for eternal life.
The commandment in Moses 6:58 to share gospel truths freely with children so they can become this through Christ.
What are sons/daughters of God (or redeemed/clean every whit)?
Ultimate goal—eternal family and exaltation.