Genesis 13: 1-13

vs. 1 - God led Abram from Egypt
He was sent away by Pharaoh

vs. 2 - God made Abram very rich.
He had cattle, silver, gold, servants.
How much stuff was Abram carrying? a lot
How did Abram become so rich? God’s blessings
Proverbs 22:2 - God makes the rich and poor
Did Abram have more wealth going into Egypt or coming out? Coming out.
Why did God make Abram and Job rich, but not the prophet Jeremiah? God used them in their own
circumstances.

vs. 3-4 - God led Abram back to the altar
Where was Abram headed after being kicked out of Egypt? Bethel and Ai
How did Abram know it was God’s will to go to Bethel?
He had built an altar to God there before and so he could go there again and use it to worship God.
God had also given him the covenant there.

vs. 5-7 - God signals for us to make decisions
Who all was sharing the land? Abram, Lot, and the inhabitants already dwelling there
What was the main problem between Abram and Lot? The land could not support them all
How do we know when we have to much stuff? It causes strife
Had Abram’s trials ceased just because He was in the Promised Land? no
What are the ingredients at the root of this strife? pride, covetousness
How does God us and view strife? God hates strife, but once our hearts our right, we can follow God’s
plan.
Could God be signaling Abram to settle this strife? yes
What had God promised Abram? land, seed, blessing

vs. 8-9 - God wants strife to stop
What did Abram see as the solution to stop the strife? separation
Is separation God’s will? yes
What does Abram teach us about making a decision here? Abraham trusted God in the outcome when
he gave Lot the chance first to choose where he would move to.