Bereans of Trinity

As Lot arrives safely in Zoar, his wife lingers behind, longing for her life in Sodom. What are the consequences? What does it matter to us? The important thing we need to know about Abraham's prayer for Lot. What about the Lots in our lives? It is a long way from Bethel to a cave in Zoar. It took Lot fifteen years to travel there.

Why did God destroy Sodom and Gomorrah and the other cities? There are some troubling questions about this whole event. Why didn’t God do the things in Sodom that He did in Capernaum, if, as Jesus said, it would have resulted in the cities not being destroyed? And since He didn’t do those things, was God really just in what he did? What was Capernaum's sin that was so much greater than the exceeding wickedness of Sodom? What does that mean for you and me?

The urgency of the situation in Lot’s home intensifies. What about the sanctifying affect of the believer in and unequal yoke? What was it about Lot that made his sons-in-law think he was only joking? Where was Lot’s treasure and why did he hesitate? What was the difference between Lot’s request and Abraham’s that God preserve a city?

The two angelic visitors arrive at the gate of the city of Sodom. They are greeted there by Abraham’s nephew, Lot. What were the real problems with Sodom and her sister cities? Lot, the Righteous? What is the significance of Lot sitting in the city gate? This is the beginning of the most terrible night in Lot’s life. How did he arrive at this point, having begun by following the promise in Abraham? What do we do when we’re left with no good choices?

As Abraham’s three visitors prepare to leave, God reveals to Abraham what he is intending to do with Sodom and Gomorrah. Why does God choose to reveal His plans to Abraham? What is the source of the outcry and why does God say that He will know if things are not as bad as the outcry? What really was Abraham’s concern that prompted him to enter into this involved negotiation with God. What was Abraham’s personal investment in God’s answer to his prayer?

Abraham has another encounter with God. He is surprised by three visitors at his tent in Mamre. He runs to greet them and makes an urgent request. His request granted, he hurries to make preparations. Do we desire a visit from God? Why?

Now we discover the place Sarai is to play in God's great covenant promises to Abraham. God gives to Sarai a new name, and prohibits Abraham from using her old name. Why? Complications appear from previous carnal choices. How will Abraham persuade all his men to obey God's instructions?

Four elements of God’s covenant promise to Abram. God gives to Abram a new name. Why? What is God really doing in this Covenant? What is this circumcision thing really all about?

Three new names, signifying God’s faithfulness and abliity to carry out His covenant with Abraham. (Faulty microphone interference for the first 18 minutes of this recording.)

Introduction to Genesis. The stories of Genesis for an adult. The toledots of Genesis. Beauty in the writing of Genesis. The themes of Genesis. What does “In the beginning” mean? Our God, the God of creation. Exnihilo—Out of nothing.