OT Characters: Lot

For more notes and resources check out Douglas' website.For further study:Passages highlighted or mentioned in this podcast:Genesis 11:31; 12:4; 13:1-2,6,10-13; 14:12,14-16; 19:1-37.Hebrews 13:2; Judges 19; Ezekiel 16:48-49; Matthew 16:25 (Mark 8:35; Luke 9:24); Genesis 9:20ff; Leviticus 18:21; 1 Kings 11:4-8; Numbers 25.Luke 17:28-29, 32-33; 2 Peter 2:7.Miscellaneous:Lot is considered a prophet in Islam (Qur'an suras 7 and 11). Here his name is Lut.For more on the short verse Luke 17:32, click here.Key verses:Genesis 13:12 -- Lot makes an unspiritual, suboptimal choice.Genesis 19:26 -- His wife looks back (physically); he had been looking back too (emotionally, mentally).Luke 17:32 -- Jesus underscores this last warning.Some things we learn about God:We may start out with genuine faith, yet gradual compromise gradually erodes conviction. When our lives are "disintegrating," it may be a sign that the Lord wants our attention -- and our hearts!He will bless us as we act out of faith (not fear).He wants us to invest ourselves in his promises, not in the allure of the world.Final judgment and judgment of motives belong to him. Don't be too hasty to analyze Bible characters (1 Corinthians 4:3-5) -- or other people we know.For children (simplified lesson):Be careful about bad people (the men of Sodom).They do not listen to God's word.They make fun of your faith.One day they will answer to God."Bad company corrupts good character" (1 Corinthians 15:33).Be one of the good guys (like Abraham).They make good choices.They care about others and pray for them.They don't look back.Be brave. Don't be afraid to stand up.The Next lesson: Isaac.