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The end of the historical report on the fate of Sodom and Gomorrah concludes with yet another example of sexual immorality. In this case, the incestuous scheme devised by Lot's daughters. How do the narrative actions of fearful and desperate individuals apply to Christians today?
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As dawn breaks on the valley, fire and brimstone rain from heaven upon the former home of Lot and his family. Why would God do this? Moreover, Moses mentions, almost in passing, that Lot‘s wife looked upon the devastation and was turned into salt. What does this convey? But she’s not the only one taking in the onslaught. Why is Abraham able to gaze teary-eyed and survive? With Sodom’s impending destruction, Lot is urged to flee. What does he do with the information? He shares the good news of redemption with those closest to him. How they respond unfolds in the second part of this climactic narrative. Sodom and Gomorrah, symbols of unrighteousness and objects of God’s wrath. Many today, even among Christians, doubt the judgment of God fell upon these cities. Moses makes it clear what condemned them. Some in Christianity pinpoint on the sin of homosexuality. While that is certainly there, too many then overlook the other sins present in that city and perhaps even in their own lives. Some have argued with me that the “God” of the Old Testament is a wrathful tyrant compared to the gracious and loving "God" of the New Testament. Nothing could be further from the truth and we get to witness the grace of the One, True God in this conversation between the Lord and Abraham. |
About the seriesThe Book of Genesis is the starting point of God’s covenant with His people. This book gives us the historical sketch of the creation, fall, and redemption of the world. Genesis is also a perfect litmus test to gauge whether or not a person fully trusts in the authority, sufficiency, and inerrancy of Scripture. Categories
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