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Study Questions
Answer the following questions (based on the reading), save it and then submit it to the professor. 1. How does Genesis 18 contrast with Genesis 19 regarding God’s character and activities?(p.195)
The eighteen chapter of Genesis contracts with the nineteenth, the former depicting Abraham’s tender, sensitive fellowship with his guests; the latter, God’s awesome judgement and violet destruction of wicked Sodom. 2. Describe the typical hospitality displayed in Genesis 18 during this time.(p.195)
Warmly welcome was beyond question; mor than once we had been the benefactors of the warm hospitality of the Ta’amri Bedouin who roam these hills. After the usual introductions and greetings we were inivited into the large section of the tent where other men were seated on a large, ornate rug. Joined them and enjoyed hot tea prepared in typical Bedouin fashion.The whole scene was remininscent of Abraham’s intimate fellowship with his three visitors as recorded in Genesis 18. 3. Describe the kind of laughter of Sarah.(p.197)
Her laugh was clearly derisive, suggesting that either had not told her of the promise or failed to convince her that it could be kept. 4. How does the Lord