Genesis Chapters 18–20

Divine Hospitality, Intercession, Holy Judgment, and Sovereign Protection

Question 1 of 5

Nothing Is Too Hard for the LORD

In Genesis 18:10–14, Sarah laughs inwardly when divine visitors promise she will have a son in her old age. What core truth does the LORD declare in response?

"Is anything too difficult for the LORD? At the appointed time I will return to you, in about a year, and Sarah will have a son."

— Genesis 18:14 (Berean Standard Bible)

Question 2 of 5

Intercession & The Judge of All the Earth

In Genesis 18:23–32, Abraham intercedes for Sodom, appealing to God's righteous character. What principle guides Abraham’s bold prayer?

"Far be it from You to do such a thing—to slay the righteous with the wicked, treating the righteous and the wicked alike. Far be it from You! Will not the Judge of all the earth do right?"

— Genesis 18:25 (Berean Standard Bible)

Question 3 of 5

Judgment & Divine Mercy in Rescue

In Genesis 19:15–16, as judgment looms over Sodom, Lot hesitates, but the angels grasp his hand and lead him out safely. Why did God extend this protection?

"When he hesitated, the men grabbed his hand and the hands of his wife and his two daughters, because the LORD was merciful to them; and they brought him out and set him outside the city."

— Genesis 19:16 (Berean Standard Bible)

Question 4 of 5

The Danger of Looking Back

In Genesis 19:26, Lot’s wife looks back toward Sodom as it is destroyed and becomes a pillar of salt. What spiritual lesson does her action illustrate?

"But Lot’s wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt."

— Genesis 19:26 (Berean Standard Bible)

Question 5 of 5

Sovereign Protection of the Covenant Line

In Genesis 20:1–7, when Abraham deceptively claims Sarah is his sister, God warns Abimelech in a dream to protect Sarah. What does this event demonstrate?

"Yes, I know that you did this with a clean conscience,' God said to him in the dream. 'In fact, it was I who kept you from sinning against Me. That is why I did not let you touch her.'"

— Genesis 20:6 (Berean Standard Bible)

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