Equipped 2026: "Walking with God" by Justin Rogers

Introduction and Context

Justin Rogers thanks the church for adjusting his schedule and introduces the passage from Genesis 5:21–24 about Enoch, setting the stage for a deep exploration of what it means to 'walk with God.'

The Mystery of Enoch

The sermon unpacks the three peculiarities of Enoch’s story: his walk with God only after fathering Methuselah, the unusual Hebrew word 'he was not,' and the claim that God took him. Ancient interpretations, including the Septuagint and the book of Hebrews, are examined.

Two Forms of Atheism

Rogers identifies two dangerous spiritual postures: practical atheism (believing in God but living as if He doesn’t exist) and the belief that God is within us. He cites Marx, Jesse Ventura, and Paul in Ephesians to show how both lead to spiritual blindness.

The Corrupt Human Heart

Drawing from Jeremiah 10:23 and 17:9, Rogers argues that human nature is fallen and cannot direct its own steps. He contrasts this with modern cultural myths of inherent goodness and highlights Paul’s cry in Romans 7:24.

The Danger of Thinking God Needs You

Using Peter’s failed walk on water and his impulsive offer to build tabernacles on the Mount of Transfiguration, Rogers shows how self-reliance and pride sabotage spiritual progress—even when motivated by good intentions.