Abraham & God
Why did Abraham question God’s plan to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah?
Because he was concerned that righteous people might be destroyed with the wicked.
What did Lot do when the two visitors arrived in Sodom?
He welcomed them and invited them into his home.
What happened to the men outside Lot’s house after the angels intervened?
They were struck with blindness.
After Lot welcomed the two visitors into his house, what did he do for them?
He prepared a meal for them.
Where was Lot when he first saw the two angels?
At the city gate.
What was the smallest number of righteous people Abraham asked God about?
10
Why was Lot’s hesitation dangerous once he knew the city would be destroyed?
Because he risked being caught in the destruction.
What warning was repeated to Lot and his family during their escape?
Do not look back.
After the crowd gathered outside Lot’s house, what happened when the angels stepped in?
The men outside were struck with blindness.
What were the men outside Lot’s house unable to find after they were blinded?
The door.
Abraham kept lowering the number from 50 to 10. What was he trying to find out?
Whether God would spare the city for even a small number of righteous people.
Why did Lot’s sons-in-law stay behind?
They did not believe his warning and thought he was joking.
What happened because Lot’s sons-in-law treated his warning like a joke?
They stayed behind and were not rescued from the destruction.
After Lot warned his sons-in-law, how did they respond?
They thought he was joking and did not leave.
Put these in order: Lot warns his sons-in-law, Lot welcomes the angels, Lot is led out of the city.
Lot welcomes the angels → Lot warns his sons-in-law → Lot is led out of the city.
What quality of God was Abraham depending on when he argued that good people should not be punished with the wicked?
God’s justice and fairness.
What did the angels do when Lot still would not leave quickly enough?
They took him and his family by the hand and led them out.
What happened after Lot’s wife ignored the warning and looked back?
She became a pillar of salt.
After Lot hesitated at dawn, what did the angels do?
They took Lot and his family by the hand and led them out.
Put these in order: Lot reaches Zoar, Sodom is destroyed, Lot’s wife looks back.
Lot reaches Zoar → Sodom is destroyed → Lot’s wife looks back.
What part of Abraham’s conversation showed that he was bold but still respectful toward God?
He kept asking questions while still recognizing God’s authority and asking Him not to be angry.
Lot was told to flee to the hills, but what did he ask for instead?
To escape to the small city of Zoar.
What had to happen before the destruction of Sodom could begin?
Lot had to reach safety.
After Lot reached Zoar, what happened to Sodom and Gomorrah?
Burning sulfur and fire destroyed the cities.
What major difference is shown between Lot and his sons-in-law when they were warned about the coming destruction?
Lot eventually acted on the warning, while his sons-in-law ignored it.