Have you ever looked at the world around you—or even at your own life—and quietly wondered, “Is God always fair?”

When we read ancient biblical stories about entire cities being wiped out by fire and brimstone, or when we face unexpected, undeserved heartbreaks in our own lives, it is easy to feel like justice is blind, harsh, or completely random. Our story today, one of the most terrifying tales of divine judgment in the Bible, was written to answer that very question. “Is God always fair?”

In this episode we will step directly into the smoke and burning asphalt of Sodom. We will look beyond the simple children’s stories of Abraham’s bold bartering with God and Lot’s harrowing rescue out the city gates. When we do, we will discover a raw, ancient story which still answers our deepest contemporary questions about divine justice, human frailty, and God’s priority for mercy.

Whether you are struggling with the idea of a God of judgment, or trying to make sense of your personal unwarranted suffering this episode is for you.

Just a quick note: due to the historical realities of the text, today's episode contains some mature themes and adult content, so you may want to use headphones if little ears are nearby.

Timestamps

00:00 Podcast standard intro

02:13 God reveals his plans for Sodom

16:05 God investigates Sodom

27:07 God rescues Lot and destroys Sodom

35:32 Incest in the cave

40:14 Final comments

Now, join me in the Judean hills, where God makes a bombshell announcement to Abraham; and Abraham then confronts God with a question which still reverberates in thinking minds today.

Send me your comments or questions. I would love to hear from you.

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Musical excerpts from "Pour le Piano" by Claude Debussy (Public Domain) performed by your host.