Fierce Judgment and Intercession

Genesis 18:16–33

• The Lord informs Abraham of his plan to judge Sodom and Gomorrah
  • Genesis 18:16–21
  • Deuteronomy 32:4
• Abraham Intercedes before the Lord on behalf of the righteous in the city
  • Genesis 18:22–26, 32-33

Fierce Judgment and Escape

Genesis 19:1–22

• The Lord’s messengers arrive in Sodom and experience the wickedness of the people
  • Genesis 19:4–8
  • Romans 1:26–32
• The Lord shows mercy to Lot and provides a means of escape
  • Genesis 19:15–17, 22

Fierce Judgment and Disobedience

Genesis 19:23–38

• The Lord destroys Sodom and Gomorrah as Lot’s wife is turned to salt for looking back
  • Genesis 19:23-26
• Grievous sin brings Lot’s story to a close with lasting consequences because of disobedience
  • Genesis 19:30–32, 36–38
  • Deuteronomy 23:3–6

So What?

• In Jesus, we find access to the Father to intercede for the lost, escape from the judgment of God, and a call to persevere in righteousness.
  • Hebrews 4:14, 16 (CSB)
  • Luke 17:28–33