AbrahamLesson 4 Homework Chapters 18—20 for February 14, 2011
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Day OneRead Gen. 18:1—8 about an encounter that Abraham had with three men What do the following verses tell us? Gen. 18:13 ______
Gen. 19:1 ______
Abraham is living by the oaks of Mamre. Review what has already happened at this site:
Gen. 13:14—18
Gen. 14:13—14, 24
The LORD had spoken to Abraham and also appeared to him before this event.
What time of day was it? ______(18:1)
In these verses we see that he bowed himself (worshiped), offered hospitality (to wash feet; prepared
bread, meat, milk products), and they ate. Abraham’s actions of hospitality were consistent with the customs of the Near East. He was a gracious host.
Gen. 18:9—15 include Sarah.
Why do you think they inquired about Sarah’s whereabouts? ______
Where was she? ______
What information did they want her to hear? ______(18:10)
How do we know that Chapter 18 is a continuation Chapter 19? Note the ages mentioned.
See 17:1 and ______
17:17 ______
The LORD had already told Abraham about his many descendants and the land he would have.
What new information is in 18:10? ______
Verse 11 reminds us that this would not be a “natural” event but a supernatural one! What words does Abraham use to describe himself and Sarah? ______
What was Sarah’s reaction? ______What do you think this showed?______
What was her stated reason for this reaction? v. 12 & 13 ______
What was her ultimate conclusion? Heb. 11:11 ______
From Gen. 17:17 we know that Abram once laughed about this promise, but it seems that he may have
been convinced. See Romans. 4:18—21.
What was the LORD’s rhetorical question to Abraham? ______What does this tell us about God? ______See the following verses:
Isa. 59:1
Rom. 16:25
Eph. 3:20
2 Tim. 1:12
Heb. 7:25
Day TwoRead Gen. 18:16—19. Another purpose of their visit is becoming known.
Where were they headed? ______
What is the LORD’s stated reason for informing Abraham about His intentions?
“Abraham will become ______
and in him ______
“I have ______him
in order that he may ______and ______
to keep ______
by doing ______and ______
in order that the LORD ______.
Is there anything in these verses which would apply to all believers? ______
Do we know that God often tells His children what He is going to do? ______
Read Gen. 18:20—33. Here recorded for us is a conversation/negotiation (?) between the LORD and Abraham. This is only the second time that the word “sin” has appeared in Scripture. Gen. 4:7
Why would Abraham be interested in sparing Sodom? ______
In verse 25 Abraham refers to the LORD as the “Judge of all the earth.” What do we learn from
Psalm 96:13
Isa. 2:4
Acts 10:42 (and 2 Tim. 4:1)
Acts 17:31
Romans 14:10 (and 2 Cor. 5:10)
By Gen. 18:32 the Lord had agreed that if 10 righteous people were found, He would not destroy
Sodom. We do not know how many people lived in Sodom, but we do know that it was a “city”, not a village or town, was divided into “quarters” Gen. 19:4, that people lived in houses (not tents, 19:3), and was walled (“gate” mentioned in 19:1). Whatever the total population, 10 would have been a very small percentage!! Spend a little time and think about the difference between “moral” or “good” and “righteous.” What sets righteousness apart? ______
Day ThreeNow we have come to Chapter 19. Read completely through the chapter and let’s come back for some cross references.
Of the three men who met with Abraham, who actually enters Sodom? ______
Who invited them home? ______Who followed them there? ______
Their sin was so great that it has become known by the name of their city. Look up the following:
Lev. 18:22
Lev. 20:13
Jude 1:7
Rom. 1:26—27
1 Cor. 6:9—10
1 Tim. 1:8—11
Who defines sin? ______
Does God consider homosexuality an acceptable “alternate lifestyle”? ______
The destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah is referenced in other Scriptures.
What words describe God’s judgment on Sodom and Gomorrahin the following:
Deut. 29:22—23 A warning to Israel before entering the Promised Land.
Isa. 1:7—10A warning to Judah of their fate for failing to repent.
Isa. 13:19—22 A prophesy concerning Babylon.
Jer. 49:17—18A prophesy concerning Edom. (See also 50:40)
Zeph. 2:8—9A prophesy concerning Moab.
2 Pet. 2:6The extent of the destruction.
Jesus referenced these two cities as a warning to others.
Note who is warned and for what offenses in the following:
Matt. 10:12—15 (Luke 10:10—12)Instructions to the disciples.
Matt. 11:20—24 (Luke 10:13—15)Warning to those who would not repent.
Day FourGen. 19:26—38. The destruction is over, and we find out what happened to Lot and his family. What happened to Lot’s wife? ______
Why? ______(See Luke 9:62)
Where did Lot go? ______Who was with him? ______
What was their solution to having children? ______
The Bible has something to say about this. Lev. 18:6—18 and 20:11—21 define the extent of incest. What was the required penalty? ______
The result was both the Moabites and Ammonites who remained enemies of Abraham’s descendants.
Were Lot and his descendants included in God’s covenant with Abraham? ______
What was God’s judgment on Lot’s descendants? Deut. 23:3—4 ______
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What do we know about the descendants of Moab from Numbers 25:1—3?______
Ruth 1:4 ______Matt. 1:5 ______
What do we know about the descendants of Ammon from 2 Sam 10:1—4, 8 ______
1 Kings 11:5 ______
2 Chron. 27:1, 5 ______
Day FiveRead Chapter 20 and answer the following:
After the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, Abraham leaves and resettles in Gerar (Philistia).
Once again Abraham acts deceitfully.
Why should we (and Abraham) be horrified that Abimelech took Sarah? ______
How did God intervene? (v. 6)______
What reassurance do we get in verses 4 and 6? ______
What was Abimelech’s defense? ______
In verse 7 we learn that Abraham is a prophet. This is the first use of this word in Scripture!
The first use of the word “priest” was Melchizedek Gen. 14:18. Although many people had “called upon the name of the LORD”, this verse contains the first use of the word “pray.” Together with verse 18, what is the context of this use of the word? ______
What was God’s judgment on Abimelech? ______
Who did Abimelech sin against? Verse 6 ______Verse 9 ______
What was Abimelech’s excuse? Verse 5 ______Verse 9 ______
What was Abraham’s excuse? Verses 11—13 ______
What did Abimelech do? Verses 14—16 ______
What did Abraham do? Verses 17 ______
Who rules over childbearing? ______Is that true today? ______
Take an advance peek at Genesis 21:2. How much time is covered in Chapters 17—20? ______
CONGRATULATIONS! You have finished your homework for this week.
Did you learn anything about God? ______