Genesis Lesson 9
COUNT THE STARS
Genesis 14:1-15:21
Key Verse 15:5
What was the political situation between kingdoms at that time (1-11)? What had happened to Lot in the conflict between the two allied groups (12)? How did Abram get involve in this war (13-16)? How did God help him (20a)?
Who was Melchizedek (18; Heb 7:1-4)? What did he do upon meeting Abram (17-20a)? What did Melchizedek teach Abram about God, and about his victory? How did Abram respond to Melchizedek’s blessing (20b)? What was the significance of this?
Why did Abram refuse to accept anything from the king of Sodom (21-24)? In whom did Abram put his trust?
How was Abram’s spiritual condition after this? How did God plan to help Abram (1)? Think about God who was his shield and very great reward (Ps 46:1-3; Heb 11:6).
What did Abram complain about (2,3)? How did God’s plan and Abram’s plan differ regarding Abram’s heir (4)? What vision did God give Abram (5)? What was Abram’s response to this (6a)? What did God credit to Abram (6b)? Think about the historical significance of Abram’s faith (Ro 4:11-12)?
With what promise did God bless Abram’s faith (7)? What covenant did God make regarding the land (8-11)? At sunset, what did God prophesy regarding Abram’s descendants (12-17)? What was the layout of the land his descendents would inherit (18-21)?