Wealth, Family, and Choices

Now for Genesis 13!  This is an interesting chapter (they all are), but has less "issues" than some of our previous ones.  There are excellent elements of foreshadowing, Abram shows his character, and so does God.

As you read the chapter, consider these questions.  As you come up with your own bring them, or post them as comments.

• If the famine in the Negev is over, how long did they stay in Egypt?
• Abram returns to a specific place, and in spite of the text, where was the "first place" for him?
• Abram returns from Egypt and how is he described?
• It would seem he has shared the wealth with Lot, so how many groups are trying to use the same land?
• Look at a map of Canaan (see below or in your Bible).  What other major city is in the Jordan Valley, but is not mentioned here?
• Why would a nomadic herdsman settle near cities?
• What seems to be Lot's "favorite" city?
• As soon as Lot leaves, what happens with Abram?
• God tells Abram to travel the length and breadth of the land, according to a map, how far does he go?
• If you have a "Bible Dictionary" look up Hebron.  What kinds of things is if famous for?  What sort of people lived there?

That should get you through the chapter, and setup chapter 14.  Be sure to post other questions and prayer requests as comment or in reply to the email!  See you Thursday!