The events surrounding the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah are some of the most interesting and controversial in the scriptures. Whether it is Abraham’s bartering with God over those who are to be spared in the destruction, the situation with Lot and the two accompanying visitors as they investigate Sodom, or the unfortunate incident between Lot and his two daughters in the cave, there is so much to cover in this section of Genesis. Tonight, we will try to cover these three important sections and discover their true significance.
Genesis 18:16-33 (Judgment Pronounced on Sodom)
Questions for Discussion
Does it seem odd in verse 17 that God asks Himself whether or not He should reveal to Abraham what He is about to do? Why does God ask Himself this question?
How would you describe the conversation between Abraham and God concerning how many people will be spared in the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah? Does it seem as if Abraham is trying to manipulate the Lord here?
What is the relationship between God and Abraham like here? Would you say that “casual” would be a good description?
Genesis 19:1-38 (Sin in Sodom, Destruction, Lot and His Daughters)
What do the men of Sodom want with the two visitors? What does their almost casual request for the men to come out so that they may “know them” say about the state of society in Sodom?
If you were Lot, would you be able to offer up your daughters as a replacement for the two visitors knowing what they would have to go through if the men accepted? Lot is trying not to lose his honor as a host, but doesn’t he care about his honor as a father? Would a righteous man offer this?
Even after God’s two travel companions implore Lot to get out of Sodom with his family, he lingers. He has been told that the city is about to be destroyed and yet he cannot leave of his own volition. Is this type of reaction typical of human beings? How can we relate Lot’s lingering to our own lives?
Do you believe there is any way to justify the actions of Lot’s daughters?
This passage states that Lot was totally unaware of what his daughters were doing to him. Do you find this hard to believe?
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