Introduction/Recap

Bethel vs. Ai (Genesis 12)

Adversity (anxiety/fear) vs. Faith (Gen. 12)

Abundance (apathy/pride) vs. Humility (Gen. 13)

Two Kings: Sodom vs. Salem (Gen. 14)

Reflection Questions

In Genesis 13, abundance (wealth, livestock) becomes a new test for Abram and Lot, shifting from adversity/fear to apathy/pride. How does abundance sometimes test our faith differently than hardship does? Can you think of examples where "having it all" leads to drift? 

The sermon warns about being "Sodom-adjacent"—close to sin or worldly patterns without fully diving in, yet still at risk. Where might you (or people you know) be "Sodom-adjacent" in life, media, relationships, or habits? What’s the danger of pitching your tent too close? Is there a danger of isolating and separating too far? 

After rescuing Lot, Abram faces two kings in the King's Valley: Melchizedek (king of Salem/peace, priest of God Most High) and the king of Sodom. How do these two figures/voices represent contrasting invitations or kingdoms in our lives?

The passage ultimately points to Jesus as the greater Rescuer who delivers us from the domain of darkness (Colossians 1:13). How does reflecting on Christ's rescue mission change how you face your own wrestlings or temptations?

Melchizedek brings bread and wine, blesses Abram, and reminds him that God is the source of victory. How does this point forward to Jesus (as the sermon notes, with bread/wine at the Last Supper and His role as Priest-King)? What does it mean that Abram gives a tenth in response?