Lot's Revelation of Grace

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Originally Posted by Sam

Abram and his clan went to Egypt (rather than trust God during a famine), and there lied about his relationship with his wife (Genesis 12:10-20). He later went "up" out of Egypt and returned to the land (Genesis 13:1-4) to Bethel (house of God) and to the place of the altar where he had first called on God. However, he had amassed wealth/flocks/herds so the land was no longer able to sustain both him and Lot. They had to split up and Abram gave Lot first choice as to where he wanted to go. Lot looked at the well-watered plain and pitched his tent toward Sodom (Genesis 13:5-13). Later, we see that Lot was dwelling "in" Sodom (Genesis 14:12) and was carried off captive with others who dwelt there. In Genesis 19:1 we find that Lot sat in the gate of Sodom so he must have had a position of authority and respect there. One neat thing (to me anyway) is that Lot was spared because of Abram's prayers (Genesis 19:29).

Lot is a good example of the grace of God. The Apostle Peter calls him a righteous man (2 Peter 2:6-9) and refers to him as "just" and also "godly." He was not perfect but he was one of God's saints.

Yes and it was from the separation of Abraham and Lot that we find these immortal words: " Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, ... for we [be] brethren." Gen 13:8