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1. How does Genesis 18 contrast with Genesis 19 regarding God’s character and activities? The 18th chapter Contrasts the 19th chapter by seeing God’s love, tenderness, and fellowship with Abraham versus in 19 we The wrath of God, his judgement and destruction of Sodom. Davis, pg 195 2. Describe the typical hospitality displayed in Genesis 18 during this time. Abraham did not want visitors to pass through without providing some sort of assistance. He would wash their feet and have somewhere for them to rest. Also arrange meals with a calf from his herd. Davis Pg 197 3. Describe the kind of laughter of Sarah. It was a derisive and dismissing laugh, either in the promise she was told or did not believe it would be kept or upheld by God. Davis, Pg 197-198 4. How does the Lord evaluate Abraham? As a faithful, obedient, consistent man. Davis pg 198 5. When is intercessory prayer effective? It is effective when one realizes the power and judegenent of God. Davis Pg. 199 6. What was the reason for God’s judgment of Sodom and Gommorrah? It would be destroyed because “the cry Of them has become great before the face of the Lord”. Davis, Pg. 202 7. How did God destroy Sodom? (Give options.) It was destroyed with brimstone and fire according to the Bible. Volcanic eruptions were ruled out by scientists so they think maybe it was destroyed from an earthquake of a massive scale causing explosions. Davis, Pg 203 8. How is this story of Lot often depicted in the New Testament? It is used in the New Testament as an example not to look back on our old lives of sin. Davis, pg 205 9. Discuss the strategic location of Gerar. It was strategically placed between settled land in the east and grazing land to the west. The exact location is not officially known but the most significant tells us that Abu Hureira, Located on the north side of Wadi esh Shariah. Davis, pg 210-211 10. T/F—Abimelech is the real name of the king of Gerar. Explain your answer. This is false, Abimelech was a dynamic title name. The king of during the time of Isaac was called Gerar and so was King Achish of Gath during the time of David. Davis, Pg 211 11. How does this encounter (Genesis 20) put the promise in jeopardy again? (Consider the events in Genesis 21.) The King of Gerar took many unmarried women into his harem. Sarah was also taken by

Abimelech and made known the beauty that she had been blessed with. Sarah could have possibly become pregnant if God allowed Abrahams deception. Davis, pg 211 12. How is the word “prophet” used of Abraham in Genesis 20? Abraham was considered a prophet because of \the official nature of his intercessory prayer and not any ability to foresee or foretell events. Davis, pg 211 13. What does Abraham’s covenant with Abimelech tell us about Abraham? It tells much about the great influence Abraham had in the region. Davis, pg 214 14. How is the promise in jeopardy again in Genesis 22? If Abraham actually killed Isaac, the promise God Made with Abraham would not have been fulfilled. 15. List the three ways of trying to explain why God told Abraham to do what he did (Genesis 22). First reason is human sacrifice was considered to a common custom during the days of Abraham. God never wanted Abraham to kill his son Isaac, it was a test for Abraham to devote himself truly to God. God commanded Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac and Abraham was intent on obeying God. Davis, pg 217 16. Which approach (from #15) seems to be the best explanation? I think the third approach is probably the best. God commanded Abraham to sacrifice his son, Abraham was willing and intent on being obedient which is all God wanted. God would then prohibit any human sacrifice after intervening with Abraham. Davis, pg 217-218 17. What does Hebrews 11:17 — 19 tell us about Abraham’s beliefs? Abraham had confidence that his son Would return with him from the mountain representing a belief in resurrection like in the New Testament. Davis, pg 218 18. Why was Ephron reluctant to sell Abraham just the cave? He did want to be responsible for the feudal services that the owner of the field is responsible for. Davis, 222 19. How does this encounter affect the authority of Scripture? Hittite documents have affected this because The laws and customs are similar and correspond with the time period Abraham was alive. These documents Help confirm the authenticity and accuracy of the Old Testament history. Davis, 20. What does Abraham’s act of burying Sarah in the land indicate about Abraham? It was proof of his unwavering faith in God burying her in the land of Canaan. Davis, pg 223

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