God's Judgment and Mercy

Text:  Genesis 19:1-38

Sodom’s Violent Wickedness (Gen. 19:1-11)

• The angels come to Lot’s home, and he treats them with hospitality.
• The angels are met with hostility from the men of Sodom.

God’s Merciful Deliverance (Gen. 19:12-22)

• The angels reveal God’s plan of judgment on Sodom and Gomorrah.
• The angels promise to deliver Lot and his family from the impending destruction.
• Lot and his family are mercifully removed of the city and told to escape without looking back.  

God’s Righteous Judgment (Gen. 19:23-29)

• God sends fiery judgment upon the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah for their wickedness.
• Lot’s wife dies as she disobeys the Lord and looks back at the city.
• God is mindful of His covenant to Abraham and rescues Lot and his daughters from destruction.

Lot’s Final Act and God’s Rescuing Grace (Gen. 19:30-38; 2 Peter 2:6-9)

• Lot and his daughters are responsible for creating two of Israel’s greatest enemies.
• In the end, God’s grace is displayed through Lot’s rescue and in calling him righteous (2 Peter 2:6-9).