Text: Genesis 13:14-14:16

God Reaffirms His Promise to Abram (Gen. 13:14-18)

• God unfolds His grand promise to Abram to multiply his offspring and expand his people’s dwelling place.
• Abram responds with a heart of worship before God.

Abram Rescues Lot and His Family from Captivity (Gen. 14:1-16)

• Lot’s decision to walk by sight proves costly to him and his family.
• Lot and his family are taken captive by wicked, warring kings.
• Abram walks by faith in God, rescues Lot’s family, and defeats the wicked kings in battle.

Genesis 13:1-13

Abram Renews His Faith in God (Gen. 13:1-4)

• Abram returned to Bethel and prepared an altar of worship before God.
• Abram surrendered himself to God and renewed his walk of faith before Him.

Lot Reveals His Pursuit of Worldliness (Gen. 13:5-13)

• Abram and Lot’s material wealth led to familial conflict.
• Abram walks by faith in God’s promises and chooses a path of faithfulness to God.
• Lot walks by sight and chooses a path of worldliness and self-advancement.

Text: Genesis 12:10-20

Abram’s Unfavorable Circumstances (Gen. 12:10)

• Abram faced a severe famine in Canaan that threatened the life of his family.
• This circumstance would prove to be a test of faith for Abram.

Abram’s Unbelieving Response (Gen. 12:11-16)

• Abram responds with fear and unbelief to the crisis at hand.
• Abram failed to trust in God and take Him at His Word.

God’s Unwavering Faithfulness (Gen. 12:17-20)

• Even though Abram’s faith faltered, God rescued him from his failures and remained faithful to His promises.
• We must not trust in ourselves, but look to Christ and His faithful example of obedience.