Abraham & Sarah: Promises
Lot: Don't Look Back
Abraham & Isaac: Sacrifice
100

What did the Lord promise Abraham in Genesis 17:4? 

"Thou shalt be a father of many nations." 

100

Briefly tell the story of "Lot."

(if you need, Genesis 15-17, 26) 

Lot's family lived in a wicked city called Sodom. Angels warned Lot's family to leave the city. When Lot, his wife, and two daughters started to leave the city, the wife looked back because she didn't want to leave. Lot's wife turned into a "pillar of salt." Lot and his two daughters fled to a cave in the mountains and survived. The wicked city/people were burned and destroyed. 

100

Tell the story of when Abraham was commanded to sacrifice Isaac. (Genesis 22:1-19) 

God commanded Abraham to make a burnt offering of his only son, Isaac. Abraham obeyed and took his son to the altar in the mountains. Right before the sacrifice, an angel stopped him. A ram appeared, and Abraham used that for the sacrifice instead. Abraham was promised that his seed would multiply and be blessed for his obedience to God's commandment. 

200

How did Abraham and Sarah respond to the news of having a baby at such an old age? (See Genesis 17:17) 

Laughed! Abraham was 100 years old, Sarah was 90 years old. They did not think they could have a baby at such an old age. 

200

How are Abraham and Lot related? 

Abraham (uncle) Lot (nephew) 

Abraham's brother was Lot's dad. 

200

What is Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac a similitude of? (See Jacob 4:5) 

God and His Son, Jesus Christ

300

In Genesis 18:4, how did the Lord respond to Abraham and Sarah (when they laughed) to help them have greater faith in His promises? 

"Is anything too hard for the Lord?...Sarah shall have a son." 

300

In Genesis 19:15, who told Lot to leave the wicked city of Sodom? 

Angels

300

Why do you think God commanded Abraham to sacrifice Isaac? 

A test of Abraham's faith. 

400

Like Abraham and Sarah, sometimes we must be patient and TRUST that God will keep His promises. What has God promised us if we are faithful to the commandments? 

  • Eternal life
  • Spiritual direction and protection
  • Enduring joy and peace
  • The constant companionship of the Holy Ghost
  • The cleansing and strengthening power of the Atonement of Jesus Christ
  • Forgiveness of sins
  • Eternal family connections through temple sealings
400

In Genesis 19:26, Lot's wife became a pillar of salt for looking back toward Sodom. Why do you think she did that? What is this symbolic of in our day? 

Lot's wife looked back because her heart remained attached to the worldly life, sins, and comforts of Sodom and Gomorrah, representing a lack of faith in God's future for her. Elder Jeffrey R. Holland explained that her action was a long-term, longing look, signaling a desire to return to her past rather than trust in the future. 

400

Why is a lamb such a powerful symbol of the Son of God?

  • Innocence and Purity: Lambs are gentle, meek, and unblemished, symbolizing the sinless, perfect nature of Jesus Christ.
  • Sacrifice and Atonement: From Adam to the Mosaic law, lambs were used as placeholders for the coming Savior, who would be slain to pay for the sins of humanity.
  • The Passover Fulfillment: Just as the blood of a lamb protected the Israelites in Egypt, Christ's sacrifice saves us from spiritual death.
  • Humility and Meekness: The lamb represents the Savior’s voluntary, submissive nature in laying down His life for others.
  • Book of Mormon & Revelation: Christ is frequently titled the "Lamb of God" (1 Nephi 11:21), and in Revelation, He is the Lamb who was slain, yet lives, possessing ultimate power. 
500

How can you stay faithful when promised blessings have not yet been fulfilled? 

Any response. Thanks for sharing! 

500

Think of a situation where you may be tempted to "look back" when you could be looking forward with faith in the Savior. 

Any response. Thanks for sharing! 

500

What are the similarities between Abraham's offering of Isaac AND the Heavenly Father's offering of His Son, Jesus Christ? (Genesis 22:1-19) Points for each similarity. 

Only son. 

Sacrificial lamb / Lamb of God

Submitted to Heavenly Father's will

Isaac and Jesus carried wood to be sacrificed on

Faith in raising Isaac from the dead, Faith in Christ's resurrection

God provides - (a ram was provided in place of Isaac. Jesus Christ was provided for us.) 

M
e
n
u