Bible Study Questions for Tonight

Genesis: Study 7

In tonight’s study we will go a little further into the life of Abram. We will focus heavily on the relationship between Abram and his nephew, Lot. There are many issues and events surrounding this relationship that we should spend some time on, as well, but the majority of tonight’s reading pertains to some aspect of this relationship.

Genesis 13:1-18 (Abram and Lot Separate)

Questions for Discussion

What are the details concerning the separation of Abram and Lot? Who offers what to whom? What leads up to this separation?

Does Lot’s choice of land say anything about him as a person? Why does God talk to Abram and not Lot?

At many points in the Old Testament, we are told that God communicated directly to a human being through what would seem to be audible speech. How does God speak to you in your life? Have you ever heard the voice of God? Do you think God’s voice would be like a human’s, or would it be something completely and utterly different? Can you give an example of an instance in your life when you believe God was speaking to you in some way?

In a nutshell, what is the important lesson we should take from the separation of Abram and Lot? What is the distinct difference between the two men based on this situation (especially in relation to their individual relationships with God)?

Genesis 14:1-24 (Lot’s Captivity and Rescue, Melchizedek)

Questions for Discussion

What is the importance of the account of the battle between the various kings in this chapter? It seems an odd place to have such a detailed account of who was involved in the battle, etc. But obviously, since it’s in there, it’s there for a reason. Why do you think it’s there?

Does this episode provide us with a different image of Abram than described previously? How would you describe Abram in this particular section of Genesis?

Who is Melchizedek? The name Melchizedek actually means “my king is righteousness”. How does the meaning of his name relate to his blessing of Abram? Why is this significant in the story of Abram’s life?

Compare Abram’s conversation with the king of Sodom to the conversation between Abram and Lot earlier. What does this comparison teach us about respect and how God rewards the honorable?