OLD STORIES-NEW FIRE:

A FAMILY ON FIRE

GENESIS 13:10-13; 18:20-21 & 19

WFR Discussion Guide—Sunday PM, 2-10-08

 

OPEN IT

 

1.    In 21st century America, what is the most difficult thing facing your family?

 

EXPLORING THE TEXT READ GEN. 13:10-13 & 18:20-21

 

2.    Do you think Lot made a poor decision or just wound up “at the wrong place at the wrong time?”  How was Lot & family affected by their surrounding culture?

 

3.    What are some of the ways that righteous families become too immersed in surrounding culture today?  What are some typical results?

 

4.    When does the sin of a culture “cross the line” to cause God to bring judgment?

 

EXPLORING THE TEXT READ GENESIS 19

 

5.    Gen. 19:1-9 What stands out to you in this horrific description of the culture of Sodom & Lot’s solution?

 

6.    Gen. 19:14-16; 26 Why did Lot’s Son-in-laws, his wife and even himself (vs. 16a) not want to leave Sodom?

 

7.    Gen. 19:30-38 How did the culture still affect this family, even after being rescued from it?

 

8.    What are some relevant parallels you see from this ancient story to our culture today?  What are some ways your family can keep from being “swallowed up” in our surrounding culture?

 

PRAYER/SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Remember to sign up for our Braveheart Men’s Ministry on Wed Night if you are interested in being in a small group & missed signing up this morning

 

Plan on attending our World Radio U Bayou Bash on Saturday, Feb 23 and meeting some college students from all over the south interested in learning more about missions & how to share The Gospel (Our theme for the day)