We last left Lot outside his house, having closed the door behind him, facing a crowd of men of unspecified number who are intent on sexually assaulting the visitors he has inside. These men are ranging in age from young to old and in status in society from every quarter. Let’s pick up from there….
Previously we’ve set up the scenario for Sodom. It’s important to keep that in mind as we now head into the core section of the story. The two things to remember are: 1. Sodom looked pleasant and normal, much as our everyday life. 2. The primary sin of Sodom is pride. As we progress in…
In the opening to the key story of Lot, there is a short sentence that sets the stage and tells us quite a bit about Lot. Genesis 19:1 “and Lot sat in the gate of Sodom:“ There are generally two opinions as to why Lot sat in the gate of Sodom. We will be rebutting…
Now we come to the meat of the story of Lot. Up till this point, Lot has really been a side character, but for this chapter, and this chapter alone he suddenly takes the stage for a brief moment in time. It’s not specified how much time has passed between Lot’s rescue by Abraham and…
What we’re looking at today regarding Lot is really an aside from his story. He is more of a plot device that explains why Abram does what he does. Lot is simply mentioned in passing, yet, even here Lot has his critics. As such, before we get to the main feature of Lot’s story in…
Let’s get underway with our unveiling of Lot! In order to save space, I will not put the bulk of the text of the story of Lot but simply reference where it’s found. Today we will be looking at the first major story in which Lot is a main feature: that is where Lot and…
He’s a man who is often either paid very little attention to or seen in a bad light, but Lot is one of those men in the Bible to whom more attention should be given. In this introduction to a new study I’m undertaking, we’re going to start our travel through the life of Lot…
