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Family Devotions Study Questions for Every Chapter of Genesis - Set 4

  • Writer: koorb1
    koorb1
  • Jan 18
  • 5 min read

Here is the link to the original video explaining why these questions: https://fb.watch/EpRfgD9YyV/?


Genesis 19: God Destroys Sodom, Saves Lot

Factual Recall

  1. Who met the two angels at Sodom?

  2. What did the men of Sodom want to do?

  3. What did the angels do to the men?

  4. Who did Lot take with him when he left?

  5. What happened to Lot’s wife?

  6. What did God rain down on Sodom and Gomorrah?

  7. Where did Lot and his daughters live after that?

Simplified

Why does God save Lot but judge Sodom? How does this show God’s fairness and kindness? How is Jesus our rescuer from sin’s destruction?

Intermediate

  1. Why does Lot hesitate to leave Sodom (v. 16)? What does this teach about clinging to sin?

  2. God spares Lot because of Abraham’s prayer (v. 29). How does this show the power of praying for others?

Advanced

  1. Sodom’s destruction (v. 24) evokes fire and brimstone imagery. How does this prefigure eschatological judgment, and how does Christ’s cross deliver us from it (2 Peter 2:6)?

  2. Lot’s wife turning to salt (v. 26) symbolizes judgment. How does this contrast with the forward-looking faith of Abraham, fulfilled in Christ (Luke 17:32)?

Genesis 20: Abraham and Abimelech

Factual Recall

  1. Where did Abraham go after Sodom?

  2. What did Abraham say about Sarah?

  3. Who took Sarah into his house?

  4. What did God do to Abimelech in a dream?

  5. What did Abimelech give to Abraham?

  6. What did Abraham pray for?

  7. What happened to Abimelech’s household?

Simplified

Abraham lies about Sarah but God protects them (v. 6). How does God stay faithful even when we fail? How does Jesus cover our mistakes with His grace?

Intermediate

  1. Why does Abraham repeat his lie about Sarah (v. 2)? What does this show about struggling with sin?

  2. Abimelech acts better than Abraham here (v. 9). How does God use outsiders to teach His people?

Advanced

  1. God’s protection of Sarah (v. 6) ensures the promised seed. How does this providence prefigure Christ’s preservation as the true seed (Matthew 2:13–15)?

  2. Abraham’s failure contrasts with his prophetic role (v. 7). How does this tension anticipate Christ as the perfect prophet who never fails?

Genesis 21: Isaac’s Birth, Hagar’s Care

Factual Recall

  1. Who was born to Sarah?

  2. How old was Abraham when Isaac was born?

  3. What did Sarah say when Isaac was weaned?

  4. Who did Sarah see mocking?

  5. What did God tell Abraham to do with Hagar and Ishmael?

  6. Where did Hagar put Ishmael?

  7. What did God give to Hagar and her son?

Simplified

God keeps His promise with Isaac’s birth (v. 1–2). How does this show we can trust God? How does Jesus, the promised “seed,” bring joy like Isaac did?

Intermediate

  1. Sarah laughs with joy at Isaac’s birth (v. 6). How does God turn doubt into joy in this story?

  2. God provides for Hagar and Ishmael (v. 19). How does this show His care for those outside the promise?

Advanced

  1. Isaac’s birth (v. 2) fulfills God’s word against natural odds. How does this miracle prefigure Christ’s virgin birth and resurrection (Luke 1:37)?

  2. Hagar and Ishmael’s exile (v. 14) parallels Galatians 4:21–31. How does this typology distinguish the covenant of promise through Christ?

Genesis 22: Abraham Offers Isaac

Factual Recall

  1. Who did God tell Abraham to take to the land of Moriah?

  2. What did Abraham cut for the offering?

  3. What did Isaac ask his father?

  4. What did Abraham say God would provide?

  5. What did the angel stop Abraham from doing?

  6. What did Abraham see caught in a thicket?

  7. What did God swear to Abraham?

Simplified

God provides a ram instead of Isaac (v. 13). How does this show God’s love? How does Jesus, the true “Lamb,” take our place to save us (John 1:29)?

Intermediate

  1. Why does God test Abraham’s faith (v. 1)? How does this strengthen Abraham’s trust?

  2. Isaac carries the wood for the sacrifice (v. 6). How does this detail show his obedience?

Advanced

  1. The binding of Isaac (Akedah) is a type of Christ’s sacrifice. How do specific elements (e.g., the third day, v. 4; the substitute ram, v. 13) point to Jesus’ death and resurrection?

  2. God’s oath to Abraham (v. 16–18) universalizes the promise. How does this anticipate the inclusion of Gentiles in Christ’s redemptive work (Galatians 3:29)?

Genesis 23: Sarah’s Death and Burial

Factual Recall

  1. How old was Sarah when she died?

  2. Where did Sarah die?

  3. What did Abraham want to buy from the Hittites?

  4. Who owned the cave Abraham wanted?

  5. How much silver did Abraham pay for the cave?

  6. Where did Abraham bury Sarah?

  7. What did Abraham do after he bought the field?

Simplified

Abraham buys land to bury Sarah (v. 19). Why is this land important for God’s promise? How does Jesus’ death and resurrection give us hope beyond death?

Intermediate

  1. Why does Abraham insist on buying the land (v. 4)? How does this show his faith in God’s promise?

  2. How does Sarah’s death remind us that God’s plan continues beyond one person’s life?

Advanced

  1. The purchase of the cave (v. 20) secures a foothold in the promised land. How does this prefigure Christ’s purchase of redemption through His death (1 Corinthians 6:20)?

  2. Sarah’s burial in Canaan anticipates the resurrection hope. How does this connect to the new creation in Christ (Revelation 21:4)?

Genesis 24: Finding a Wife for Isaac

Factual Recall

  1. Who did Abraham make swear an oath?

  2. Where did the servant go to find a wife?

  3. What did the servant ask God to show him?

  4. Who gave the servant water and also watered the camels?

  5. Who was Rebekah’s father?

  6. What did Rebekah say she would do?

  7. What did Isaac do when Rebekah arrived?

Simplified

God guides Abraham’s servant to Rebekah (v. 48). How does this show God’s care for His plan? How is Jesus like a faithful bridegroom for His church?

Intermediate

  1. Why does the servant pray for God’s guidance (v. 12)? How can we trust God to guide us?

  2. Rebekah’s choice to go with the servant (v. 58) shows courage. How does her faith inspire us?

Advanced

  1. The servant’s mission to find a bride parallels Christ seeking His church. How does this typology reflect the covenantal love of Christ (Ephesians 5:25–27)?

  2. Rebekah’s journey to Isaac mirrors Israel’s exodus. How does this narrative structure point to Christ as the bridegroom who leads us to the promised land?

Genesis 25: Abraham’s Death, Jacob and Esau

Factual Recall

  1. Who did Abraham marry after Sarah died?

  2. How old was Abraham when he died?

  3. Who did Abraham give all he had to?

  4. What did Rebekah have in her womb?

  5. Who was born first, Esau or Jacob?

  6. What did Esau sell to Jacob?

  7. For what price did Esau sell it?

Simplified

Jacob and Esau are different, but God chooses Jacob (v. 23). Why does God pick unlikely people? How does Jesus choose us to be part of His family?

Intermediate

  1. Why does Esau sell his birthright (v. 32)? What does this show about valuing God’s gifts?

  2. God’s promise to Rebekah about her sons (v. 23) shows His plan. How does this encourage us to trust Him?

Advanced

  1. God’s election of Jacob over Esau (v. 23) is cited in Romans 9:10–13. How does this demonstrate God’s sovereignty, and how is it fulfilled in Christ’s inclusive call?

  2. The birthright transaction (v. 31–34) foreshadows covenant struggles. How does this prefigure Christ as the true heir who shares His inheritance (Hebrews 1:2)?

 
 
 

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