Bold Intercession (Genesis 18:25–27, 30–32)
What was Abraham asking God not to do to the righteous along with the wicked?
Destroy Them together?
Who were the two men praying in the parable?
A Pharisee and a tax collector.
What does Scripture say gives us confidence in approaching God?
Praying according to God’s will.
Where did Jadia end up after stealing?
A detention center.
Is admitting you were wrong humility or boldness?
Humility.
What number of righteous people did Abraham first ask God to spare the city for?
50 righteous people.
Double Jeopardy!!
Which man thanked God that he was not like other people?
The Pharisee.
What assurance do we have if God hears our prayers?
We know we have what we asked of Him.
What did Jadia’s pastor say about hitting bottom?
Sometimes you must hit bottom before you can come back up.
Is standing up to friends who pressure you to sin humility or boldness?
Boldness.
What phrase did Abraham use to show humility before speaking to God?
“I who am but dust and ashes.”
What simple prayer did the tax collector pray?
“God, be merciful to me, a sinner.”
Does confidence in prayer mean demanding what we want? Why or why not?
No—confidence means trusting God’s will, not demanding our own.
How did Jadia show humility toward her parents?
She accepted responsibility and extra accountability.
Jadia thanking God for discipline shows what heart posture?
Humility.
How did Abraham balance boldness and humility in his conversation with God?
He respectfully questioned God while acknowledging his own lowliness.
Who did Jesus say went home justified?
The tax collector.
How can someone pray boldly while still being humble?
By trusting God’s will while asking boldly.
What action showed Jadia’s repentance regarding the stolen clothes?
She donated the stolen clothes to Goodwill.
Double Jeopardy!!
Saying 'I’ll never do that again' and changing behavior shows what?
Bold repentance.
Why is Abraham’s prayer an example of bold faith, not arrogance?
He trusted God’s justice and mercy while remaining humble.
What does Jesus mean when He says, 'Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled'?
Pride leads to humility by God, but humility brings God’s favor.
Give an example of a prayer that shows both humility and faith.
Example: “Lord, I trust You and will obey You.”
Double Jeopardy!!
How did Jadia show boldness when confronted by her old friends?
She refused to steal again and confidently walked away.
When is it time to be humble AND bold at the same time?
When submitting to God while standing firm for what is right.