Genesis: Week 23

Sunday, September 8th, 2024

Please Read

  • Genesis 13:1-18

What does this passage teach us historically?

  • Abram and Lot return to the land with great wealth

  • Abram and Lot separate and settle in different regions

  • Lot looks with eyes and settles in the land that looks good

  • Abram listens with his ears and settles in the land God promised

What does this passage teach us theologically?

  • God is gracious

  • God is trustworthy

How does this passage apply to our lives?

  • When you are walking by faith, God will help you:

    • Prioritize relationship over rights

    • Consider the spiritual, not just the practical

    • Trust His Word over your will

Questions For Greater Discussion

  • Please read Matthew 19:16-22. What does this text teach us about wealth? How should we understand the wealth of Abram and Lot and their growing possessions?

  • How does God help Abram grow in this passage? How has God come alongside you to help you grow in your walk?

  • What are some ways you wrestle with laying down your rights in relationships? How can you prioritize others over what you believe you deserve?

  • What are some ways you struggle to look with eyes of faith rather than what seems practical? Think on 2 Corinthians 5:6-9. How can you grow in your ability to see the spiritual aspects in your life?

  • “We should start with listening with our ears to God rather than lifting our eyes to what we can see in the world.” How do you need to trust in God’s Word over your own will? How can you lean in on the Lord rather than other sources of wisdom?

Pray and close it out!!