Cast Your Lot
Cast Your Lot [Prov. 18:18] “The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.” Your Bible is full of examples of where men cast lots to determine God’s will [1Sam.14:37-42] Jonathan chosen by lot Choosing something by lot should cause contentions to cease! If all parties agree to the method. In our world […]
He lingered Gen 19:16
He lingered Gen 19:16 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In Gen 19, Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed. Lot had been living there for quite some time when the angels arrived to tell him that God was going to destroy it and he needed to leave with whoever in his family would go with him. When it came […]
Obedience of Abraham Gen. 12
Obedience to Abraham Gen. 12 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Today we are going to examine the obedience of Abraham in three different episodes in his life. You’re going to see the hard choices he faced when commanded to obey God and you are also going to see the growth of his faith in God as a […]
The Disposition of the Lot Prov. 16: 33
The Disposition of the Lot Prov. 16:33 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In the Bible, particularly the Old Testament, the Jews determined some things by lot – they would cast this lot (like a die) into the lap and then they knew what choice God wanted them to make – it would be kind of like flipping […]
Genesis 19:15-38 Sodom and Gomorrah Destroyed
Genesis 19:15-38 Sodom and Gomorrah Destroyed CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO You’re studying about a literal historical fact concerning the destruction of 4 out of 5 cities in the plain of Jordan. The four cities that were destroyed are Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah and Zeboim (Deut. 29:23). The city that was spared is Zoar, which means “little” […]
Genesis 19:1-14 The Angels warn Lot
Genesis 19:1-14 The Angels warn Lot CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When the angels arrive in Sodom, they find Lot sitting in the gate. He invites them in for the night. But the men of the city are homosexuals and they want to “know” Lot’s guests. Lot refuses their advance and offers his virgin daughters instead. […]
Genesis 13:1-18 Abram and Lot Separate
Genesis 13:1-18 Abram and Lot Separate CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In this chapter, Abram and Lot returned to Canaan, after sojourning during the famine down in Egypt. They ended up back at the place where they first settled (1-4). But they were much wealthier than when they had departed to escape the drought. The […]