Sermon Questions
September 20, 2026
ENGAGE
- If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
READ
- Read or summarize the passage.
- Share any observations or questions from the passage or the sermon.
REFLECT and RESPOND
- What do v.3-4 tell us about where Abram ends up as he journeys from Egypt? What does this teach us about the grace of God in giving us another chance? How do we see this theme repeated throughout Scripture?
- What problem did Abram and Lot encounter? How was a solution reached?
- What does Abram's decision to give Lot the first choice reveal about his character? How does Lot's choice of land reveal his values and priorities?
- Compare God’s promise to Abram in Genesis 12:1-3 and the repeated promise in Genesis 13:14-18. What additional details are given? What does this reveal about the character of God?
RESPOND
- Read 1 John 2:15-17 and James 1:14. How does this passage relate to Eve? To Lot? To us? How does Hebrews 12:1-2 encourage us in our battle against fleshly desires?
- Read Philippians 2:1-4. How are we to live in relation to one another? How do we see that exemplified in Christ’s life as described in Philippians 2:5-8.
- Read Psalm 73:23-28 and Psalm 90:1-2. How do these passages encourage us when we’re tempted to grumble or complain about our lot in life?
PRAY the Scriptures
- Psalm 90:12, 14
- Ephesians 3:14-21
