Abram's ne'er-do-well nephew, Lot, gets himself and his family kidnapped, leading to a daring nighttime military rescue and dramatic encounters with the kings of Salem and Sodom - the mysterious Christ-like figure Melchizedek and the "son of evil" Bera.

SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:

- How have you seen Christians use wealth well to serve God?

- How have you seen Christians be led astray by wealth?

- Have you observed the difference gratitude makes in your spiritual life and in battling temptations?

- How does Lot's decision to prioritize financial prosperity over righteousness serve as a warning to parents about choosing where to live and how they raise their children?

- How can Christians “practice” being kings and priests to God in daily life?

God begins to grow Abram's faith by putting it to the test. We'll learn from both his successes and failures as we explore how fear and faith shape our actions under pressure.

SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:

- Abram fled to Egypt during a famine rather than trust God to provide in Canaan. What areas of your life are you tempted to take into your own hands instead of trusting God's provision?

- What worship practices (“altars”) have you built into your life, and how do they help you stay focused on God in both good and bad times?

- How can a Christian resist the natural urge of the flesh to be controlled by fear, leading to compromising our faith?

- Do you think it’s possible to grow in knowledge (e.g., of the Word) without growing in Christlikeness? Why or why not?

- What should a Christian do when they’re seeking God for help with a decision, but it feels like God is giving them a clear answer?

As Abram enters the Promised Land, we look ahead to see how God's initial counsel was designed to save him from a whole lot of trouble, and learn from his example of prioritizing worship.

SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:

- Abraham partially obeyed God by leaving his homeland, but brought his father and nephew Lot with him. Have you ever experienced tension between honoring family relationships and fully obeying what you believe God is calling you to do?

- How do you discern which difficult relationships you are called to maintain sacrificially versus which ones God may be calling you to limit or leave for the sake of your spiritual growth?

- The question from Amos 3:3 asks, 'Can two walk together, unless they are agreed?' How does this principle apply to the relationships you prioritize in your life, particularly regarding shared spiritual direction?

- Paul taught that bad company corrupts good morals. How do you evaluate whether you are influencing others for Christ or whether you are being negatively influenced?

- What does it look like practically in daily life to "build" worship and "pitch" the less important things?