Something New About LOT
Written By Jack Zavada Shared By Mark Flippo
Lot in the Bible
Known for: Lot was the son of Haran, Abraham’s brother. He accompanied Abraham on his journey to the land of promise but later moved to Sodom, a place where he and his family were surrounded by sin and corruption. When they fled the city to escape destruction, His wife looked back and turned into a pillar of salt.
His name means "to conceal" or "cover."
Accomplishments: Lot made his flocks grow to the point where he and Abraham had to part ways because there was not enough grazing land for both of them. He learned much about the one true God from his uncle, Abraham.
Occupation: Lot was a successful livestock owner and Sodom city official.
Hometown: Lot was born in Ur of the Chaldeans.
Family Tree: Father - Haran
Uncle - Abraham Wife - Unnamed
Two Daughters - Unnamed
When Lot got away from Abraham's good example and moved to the city of Sodom, he knew he was in a place of sin. Peter says Lot was distressed by the evil going on about him, yet he did not work up the initiative to leave Sodom.
Despite his waywardness, God considered Lot and his family righteous, so he saved them. On the verge of Sodom's destruction, two angels led Lot, his wife and two daughters away.
Panicked because they were living in a wilderness cave where there were no men, Lot's two daughters got him drunk and committed incest with him. Perhaps if Lot had raised his daughters more strictly in God's ways, they would not have gone through with such a desperate plan.
Even so, God made good come out of it. The older daughter's son was named Moab. God gave Moab a section of land in Canaan. One of his descendants was named Ruth. Ruth, in turn, is named as one of the ancestors of the Savior of the world, Jesus Christ.
Strengths
Lot was loyal to his uncle, Abraham.
He was a diligent worker and overseer.
Weakness
Lot could have been a great man, but he let himself get distracted.
Life Lessons
Following God and living up to his potential for us requires constant effort. Like Lot, we are surrounded by a corrupt, sinful society. Lot could have left Sodom and made a place for himself, his wife, and daughters where they could serve God. Instead, he accepted the status quo and stayed where he was. We can't flee from our society, but we can live God-honoring lives in spite of it.
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Written By Jack Zavada Shared By Mark Flippo
Lot in the Bible
Known for: Lot was the son of Haran, Abraham’s brother. He accompanied Abraham on his journey to the land of promise but later moved to Sodom, a place where he and his family were surrounded by sin and corruption. When they fled the city to escape destruction, His wife looked back and turned into a pillar of salt.
His name means "to conceal" or "cover."
Accomplishments: Lot made his flocks grow to the point where he and Abraham had to part ways because there was not enough grazing land for both of them. He learned much about the one true God from his uncle, Abraham.
Occupation: Lot was a successful livestock owner and Sodom city official.
Hometown: Lot was born in Ur of the Chaldeans.
Family Tree: Father - Haran
Uncle - Abraham Wife - Unnamed
Two Daughters - Unnamed
When Lot got away from Abraham's good example and moved to the city of Sodom, he knew he was in a place of sin. Peter says Lot was distressed by the evil going on about him, yet he did not work up the initiative to leave Sodom.
Despite his waywardness, God considered Lot and his family righteous, so he saved them. On the verge of Sodom's destruction, two angels led Lot, his wife and two daughters away.
Panicked because they were living in a wilderness cave where there were no men, Lot's two daughters got him drunk and committed incest with him. Perhaps if Lot had raised his daughters more strictly in God's ways, they would not have gone through with such a desperate plan.
Even so, God made good come out of it. The older daughter's son was named Moab. God gave Moab a section of land in Canaan. One of his descendants was named Ruth. Ruth, in turn, is named as one of the ancestors of the Savior of the world, Jesus Christ.
Strengths
Lot was loyal to his uncle, Abraham.
He was a diligent worker and overseer.
Weakness
Lot could have been a great man, but he let himself get distracted.
Life Lessons
Following God and living up to his potential for us requires constant effort. Like Lot, we are surrounded by a corrupt, sinful society. Lot could have left Sodom and made a place for himself, his wife, and daughters where they could serve God. Instead, he accepted the status quo and stayed where he was. We can't flee from our society, but we can live God-honoring lives in spite of it.
http://moderndayparablesrcf.com