BIBL 410 Weekly Study Questions 6 Liberty University answers complete solutions. Abraham and Lot/Isaac

BIBL 410 Weekly Study Questions 6 Liberty University answers complete solutions. Abraham and Lot/Isaac Answer thoroughly the following questions based on this module/week’s Reading & Study material: 1. How does Genesis 18 contrast with Genesis 19 regarding God’s character and activities? The eighteenth chapter of Genesis contrasts with the nineteenth, the former depicting Abraham's tender, sensitive fellow- ship with his guests; the latter, God's awesome judgment and violent destruction of wicked Sodom. (Davis, 195) 2. Describe the typical hospitality displayed in Genesis 18 during this time. Abraham's concern that his visitors not pass him by is typical of oriental hospitality. After their feet were washed and a place arranged for their rest (v. 4), Abraham arranged a meal for his guests. With considerable haste, he put a number of people to work on the project. Grinding and baking were women's tasks, but butchering was done by the men. Abraham selected a calf from his herd and then prepared drinks and trimmings for the meal. (Davis 197) 3. Describe the kind of laughter of Sarah. Sarah’s laugh was clearly derisive, suggesting that Abraham either had not told her of the promise (17:6,19) or failed to convince her that it could be kept. (Davis, 197-198) 4. How does the Lord evaluate Abraham? The Lord evaluated Abraham as faithful, obedient, and consistent. (Davis, 198) 5. When is intercessory prayer effective? Intercessory prayer is only effective when one realized how awesome the judgment of God is. (Davis, 199) 6. What was the reason for God’s judgment of Sodom and Gommorrah? Sodom would be destroyed because “the cry of them has become great before the face of the Lord”. (Davis, 202) 7. How did God destroy Sodom? Sodom was destroyed with brimstone and fire. Massive volcanic eruptions have generally been ruled out by geological research in the area. The most prominent explanation is that a massive earthquake resulted in enormous explosions. (Davis, 203) 8. How is this story of Lot often depicted in the New Testament? The story of Lot in the New Testament is often rehearsed to warn others against turning back (cf. Luke 17:31-33; Hebrews 10:38, 39). (Davis, 205)