LESSON 9 - ABRAHAM AND LOT

March 3, 1888.

  1. WHEN Abraham left his native land, whom did he take with him? Gen. 12: 5.
  2. After his sojourn in Canaan, where did he go? Verse 10.
  3. Why did he go there?
  4. How was he prospered while there? Verse 16; chap. 13:1, 2.
  5. How was Lot situated as regards wealth? Gen. 13:5.
  6. What was the consequence of the great wealth of both Abraham and Lot? Verses 6, 7.
  7. How was Abraham affected by this strife? Verse 8.
  8. What generous part did Abraham act? Verse 9.
  9. How did Lot respond to this generous offer? Verses 10, 11.
  10. What alone seemed to influence Lot in his choice?
  11. Near what city did Lot pitch his tent? Verse 12.
  12. What was the character of the men of Sodom? Verse 13.
  13. Did Abraham lose anything by his generosity? Verses 14-17.
  14. What great battle was fought some years after? Gen. 14:8,9.
  15. What happened to the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah and their people? Verses 10, 11.
  16. Who else was taken captive? Verse 12.
  17. What do you think was the indirect cause of Lot’s misfortune?
  18. What charge is given to the rich? 1 Tim. 6:17-29.
  19. How sure may a man be of retaining riches? Prov. 23:4, 5.
  20. What proverb was fulfilled in the case of Lot? Prov. 15:27.

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