Sermon Bible Study Guides

Genesis 13 - January 24th, 2020

OBSERVATION
What does it say?

1. Read Genesis 13
2. Who are the people mentioned?
3. Where did Abram come from?
4. Who was he with?
5. What do we learn about Moses in v. 2?
6. Where did Abram return to in v. 4 and what did he do?
7. What happened with Abram and Lot?
8. What was Abram's solution to this problem in v. 8–9?
9. How did Lot respond?
   1. What does the narrator include about where Lot goes that will be important to us later in Genesis?
10. Where did Abram settle?
11. What did the LORD say to Abram after separating from Lot?
    1. Are there any differences between what he said in this chapter as opposed to chapter 12?
    2. How did Abram respond?

INTERPRETATION

What does it mean?

1. Summarize the passage in one sentence.
2. What are some differences between Abram and Lot?
3. What are some differences between Abram's response in chapter 13 as opposed to last chapter?
4. How does this passage point to and relate to Jesus Christ?

APPLICATION
How should it change us?

1. How does this passage encourage you to trust God?
2. How do you exercise faith in terms of God's provision?
3. How do you respond when God rescues you from trouble?
4. How can we encourage one another to trust God in all circumstances?
5. Sing By Faith to God and to one another

Genesis 11:27–12:20 - January 17th, 2020

OBSERVATION
What does it say?

1. Read Genesis 11:27–12:20
2. Who are the people mentioned?
3. Who was Abram's father?
4. Who was Abram's wife?
   1. What does the author tell us about her?
5. Where was Abram from?
6. Who called Abram to go?
   1. Where did he call him to go?
7. What was Abram promised?
8. How old was he when he departed?
9. Where did Abram go in v. 10?
10. What sin did Abram commit in v. 11–13?
    1. What were the consequences of his sin?

INTERPRETATION
What does it mean?

1. Summarize the passage in one sentence.
2. Why does the author include Genesis 11:30?
3. Why does God call Abram?
4. From the passage summarize everything we know about Abram.
5. How does Abram point to and relate to Jesus Christ?

APPLICATION
How should it change us?

1. If God called you to leave your family to a land you did not know, how would you respond?
2. What areas of your life do you need to grow in your trust in God?
3. Do you ever lie in order to preserve your own reputation? In what ways are you tempted to lie?
4. Sing Come Ye Sinners to God and to one another