What does Genesis Chapter 19 talk about?
In Chapter 19 of the Book of Genesis we learn of three things: The immortality of Sodom; the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah; and the shameful origin of the Moabites and Ammonites.
What happened when the angels visited Lot?
The two angels arrived at Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gateway of the city. When he saw them, he got up to meet them and bowed down with his face to the ground. They called to Lot, “Where are the men who came to you tonight? Bring them out to us so that we can have sex with them.”
Why did God burn the city of Sodom?
In the Genesis account, God reveals to Abraham that Sodom and Gomorrah are to be destroyed for their grave sins (18:20). Abraham pleads for the lives of any righteous people living there, especially the lives of his nephew, Lot, and his family.
Why does Lot’s son in law laugh when Lot tells him to flee Sodom and Gomorrah?
Why does Lot’s son-in-law laugh when Lot tells him to flee Sodom and Gomorrah? He is prideful and doesn’t believe he will be harmed.
What did Jesus say about Sodom and Gomorrah?
Luke 10:11–12) Jesus says: And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust from your feet. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgement, than for that city.
Who left Sodom and Gomorrah with Lot?
When Abraham heard what had happened, he armed 318 of his trained servants and rescued Lot. Lot was a righteous man and tried to teach his children the gospel, but he lived in one of the most evil cities ever on the earth. The people of Sodom and Gomorrah had become so evil it was necessary that they be destroyed.
Did Lot go blind?
Lot went out, closing the door behind him, and begged them to not do such wicked things. The men of Sodom accused Lot of acting as a judge and threatened to do worse to him than they would have done to the men. The angels pulled Lot back in and struck the mob with blindness.
Why did the angels tell Lot to leave?
God’s mercy made the angel force them to leave the city. It could be because the sons-in-law were not with them. It could be because he would lose all his possessions. What do you learn about judgment from the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah?