Don't Miss This Study: "A WALK WITH GOD"

Hosts: Emily Freeman & David Butler
Date: January 18, 2026
Main Texts: Genesis 5; Moses 6 (Pearl of Great Price)

Episode Overview

In this episode of "Don't Miss This Study," Emily Freeman and David Butler dive deeply into the themes of walking with God by examining the story of Enoch as found in Genesis 5 and, more expansively, in Moses 6 from the Pearl of Great Price. With warmth and candor, they explore how genealogies in scripture can teach us about God's nature, how Enoch’s insecurities parallel our own, and what it truly looks like to walk through life together with God. The conversation is anchored in practical application—particularly for youth or anyone struggling with feelings of inadequacy.

Key Themes & Discussion Points

1. Genealogies: More Than Just Names

(03:37 – 08:19)

• Two Genealogies with a Message:
  • Genesis 4: Cain's line leads to the flood (death).
  • Genesis 5: Seth's line leads to the ark (life).
• Seth as a Symbol:
  • Seth’s name (“appointed, substitute”) reminds us that good continues after tragedy and that God is a restorer.
  • “Our mistakes, other people's mistakes don't end life and they don't end goodness. God will find a way to continue to bless and give more and more goodness and life.” (A, 06:19)
• Genealogy Patterns & Enoch as the Exception:
  • Most names conclude with death, but Enoch “walked with God” and did not die, spotlighting him for deeper study.

Memorable Quote:
“All of those are a story. All of those names have a story. And what I love so much about Enoch is that it’s evidence of that—that what was one little tint of a chapter in Genesis is now a whole entire person’s story. And how beautiful that we have a God that will list the names but knows their story.”
— Grace Freeman (B), 11:09

2. Enoch’s Call: God Works Through the Insecure

(12:44 – 22:01)

• A Familiar Scenario:
  • God instructs Enoch to prophesy to a hardened, spiritually numb people—a setting very relatable today.
• Enoch’s Response:
  • Enoch shares his insecurities: “Why is it that I have found favor in your sight?... I am slow of speech… Wherefore am I thy servant?… Why would you choose me, God, there are so many better people?” (B, 15:58)
  • Rather than calling Enoch “servant,” God affirms Enoch as His “son,” emphasizing belonging over performance.
• God’s Unique Prescription for Insecurity:
  • God tells Enoch to place clay over his eyes and wash, a symbol to literally and spiritually change his way of seeing.
  • The result is a shift in focus—from self-doubt to seeing others as God’s beloved children.

Notable Moment:
“In your insecurity and you not feeling good enough, I need you to stop seeing yourself so much. And I need you to look around and see my kids.”
— Grace Freeman (B), 19:37

• Lesson for Modern Listeners:
  • When we focus on serving and loving others, insecurity and self-centeredness fade; God’s power flows through us despite our imperfections.

3. Walking With God: What Does it Look Like?

(22:01 – 33:26)

• Central Phrase:
  • The repeated invitation to “walk with God” (Genesis 5, Moses 6) is not a call for perfection but for partnership with God, flaws included.
• God’s Covenant Invitation:
  • “Walk with me” is a covenant phrase—God promises to do life with us, at our pace.
  • Baptism is presented as the act of signifying a desire to walk side-by-side with Jesus.
• What Walking With God Means:
  • Listening to His voice (Moses 6:1).
  • Honesty about fears and insecurities (Adam, Enoch).
  • Asking, "Who are you walking with? Why would you want to walk with Him?"

Notable Quote:
“I actually love that the word is walking. That Jesus doesn’t say—The Lord doesn’t say to him, run with me. He says, walk with me. ... Anybody can walk. ... I’m sure God can run, I’m sure God can fly. But he says the invitation is walk with me, which is him saying, I’m going to meet you at your place and I’m going to walk at your speed.”
— Dave Butler (A), 27:19

• Reframing Repentance:
  • Repentance is a return to walking with God—not a punishment, but an invitation back into relationship.

Analogy:
“If you’re walking with a dog and they get too far away, your first instinct is to call them to come back. ... And when they turn around, you’re happy and you’re thankful. ... The only reason you want them to come back is because you know that they will be in a better place if they’re next to you.”
— Grace Freeman (B), 36:37

4. God’s Plan vs. the Problem of the Fall

(33:26 – 38:15)

• Universality of the Problem:
  • Because of the Fall, all experience death, woe, and temptation.
  • “But God…” offers a plan.
• The Plan:
  • Turn to (repent), listen to, believe in, and walk with God, chiefly through Jesus Christ (Moses 6:52).
  • Baptism is about entering into Jesus’ grace and truth.

5. The Analogy of Birth and Being Born Again

(38:15 – 44:00)

• Problem: Death, being cut off (“children of men”).
• Solution: Birth, being born again (“children of God”).
  • Through water (obedience), blood (sacrifice of Christ), and Spirit (renewal), we receive new life (Moses 6:59-60).
• Justification and Sanctification:
  • Justified = declared guiltless; Sanctified = made holy.

Memorable Moment:
“When we talk about being born again, we’re talking about it is the labor and the blood, sweat, and tears of someone else that is giving us life. So, Enoch, when you come and say, like, I’m not qualified for this, ... it’s not your job. The job is someone else’s—to sanctify you, to cleanse you, to renew you, to give you life again. Your only job is to choose yes, to say yes to it.”
— Dave Butler (A), 43:24

6. The Role of the Spirit: Who Are You Walking With?

(45:09 – 47:18)

• Multiple Names for the Holy Spirit (Moses 6:61):
  • “The record of heaven ... the comforter, the peaceable things, the truth of all things, the quickener ... the one who knows all things, has all power.”
• Ask Yourself:
  • “Who do you need Him to be on your walk?”
  • “Once you know what He will be on your walk, it’s so easy to say, I will give my whole life to you.”

7. The Plan of Salvation—For All

(47:18 – 49:54)

• The solution—Jesus, the plan of salvation—is “unto all men, everyone. No matter what your circumstances are, no matter what your disqualifications are, no matter what your problem is, there is a plan.” (A, 47:20)
• Moses 6 offers a uniquely clear explanation of how the plan of salvation works and the role of Jesus Christ in overcoming the fall and our limitations.

Timestamps of Key Moments

• Genealogy insights: 03:37 – 11:09
• Enoch’s call and insecurities: 12:44 – 22:01
• The meaning of 'walk with God': 22:01 – 27:19
• Practical application—especially to youth: 25:30 – 26:45
• Repentance as turning back to God: 33:26 – 38:15
• The analogy of birth and being born again: 38:15 – 44:00
• Role of the Spirit—names and attributes: 45:09 – 47:18

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On insecurity and serving others:

  “The second you stop thinking about yourself and you start seeing all the people around you, you are built into this new sense of self-confidence that you didn’t even know was possible.”
  — Grace Freeman (B), 20:30

• On God's invitation:

  “Walk with me means, like, I’m going to do my life together with God.”
  — Dave Butler (A), 26:45

• On the plan of salvation for all:

  “Whatever the circumstance may look like right now in the problem, it can change. And you can become and you can change, and things can be different again.”
  — Dave Butler (A), 48:40

Questions for Reflection or Group Study

• Who are you walking with? Why would you want to walk with Him?
• What does it look like to "walk with God" in your daily life?
• Who do you need God to be on your walk right now—comforter, quickener, truth-bearer?
• How can turning your focus outward to others help you see yourself and God differently?

Tone & Takeaway

The discussion is deeply compassionate, relatable, and infused with gentle humor and practical wisdom. Both Emily and David make ancient scripture accessible, emphasizing that God’s invitations are meant for ordinary, imperfect people. The episode encourages listeners to step into a closer walk with God, confidently bring their inadequacies to Him, and trust that He can turn limitations into stories of grace and transformation.

For deeper study, listeners are encouraged to:

• Compare Genesis 5 and Moses 6/7 side-by-side.
• Reflect on their own "walk" with God.
• Share these themes, especially with youth or those struggling with self-doubt.

Next Episode: Moses 7—“More stuff that we didn’t have in Genesis, and more about what it looks like to live that kind of life.” (A, 49:55)