Interactive Study Companion
Before You Begin
Materials Needed
- Bible
- Notebook or Study Journal
- Pen or Pencil
- Dictionary
Research Tools
- Reference materials found at BlueLetterBible.com
- Various Bible translations found at BibleGateway.com
First Assignment
Read Genesis 18 in its entirety.
As you read:
- Underline every covenant statement.
- Highlight every occurrence of:
- I will
- Certainly
- Surely
- Record what God says He will do.
Search It Out
Read:
- Genesis 18
- Genesis 21
- Jeremiah 1:5
- Jeremiah 5:1
- Ezekiel 22:30
- Hebrews 6:13–18
Record your observations.
Berean Study
Part One — The Promised Son
- What promise was given to Abraham and Sarah?
- What was Sarah’s response?
- What question did the LORD ask Sarah?
- What observations do you make about Isaac being named before his conception?
- Why might that detail be important?
Multiple Choice
1. According to Genesis 18, what was the name of the promised son?
A. Ishmael
B. Esau
C. Isaac
D. Jacob
2. Which phrase is an example of covenant language?
A. Let us go
B. I will certainly return
C. Sarah laughed
D. Abraham stood
3. How many righteous people did Abraham eventually ask God to spare the city for?
A. 50
B. 25
C. 20
D. 10
4. Which statement best describes God’s actions toward Sodom?
A. He heard and immediately judged
B. He ignored the report
C. He heard, investigated, and then acted
D. He sent Abraham to investigate
True or False
1.
Isaac was Abraham’s firstborn son.
TRUE / FALSE
2.
Sarah was Hagar.
TRUE / FALSE
3.
God acted against Sodom solely on the basis of what He heard.
TRUE / FALSE
4.
Abraham interceded on behalf of Sodom.
TRUE / FALSE
5.
God asked, “Is anything too hard for the LORD?”
TRUE / FALSE
Fill in the Blank
1.
“I will certainly return unto thee according to the time of ______.”
2.
“Is anything too ______ for the LORD?”
3.
“I will go down now and ______.”
4.
Abraham asked God to spare the city if ______ righteous people could be found.
5.
God knew Jeremiah before he was formed in the ______.
Match the Scripture
Match the Scripture with the phrase.
| Scripture | Phrase |
|---|---|
| Genesis 18:10 | A. I sought for a man |
| Genesis 18:14 | B. Is anything too hard for the LORD? |
| Genesis 18:21 | C. I will certainly return |
| Jeremiah 5:1 | D. Search the streets of Jerusalem |
| Ezekiel 22:30 | E. I will go down now and see |
Define
Using a dictionary and Bible study tools, define:
- Certainly
- Promise
- Conceive
- Intercede
- Covenant
Record your findings.
Compare Scripture with Scripture
Read:
- Genesis 18:20–21
- Jeremiah 5:1
- Ezekiel 22:30
Questions
- What similarities do you observe?
- What was God searching for?
- Why do you think God investigates before acting?
- What do these passages reveal about mercy?
Follow the Thread
Covenant Language Investigation
Create a chart with four columns.
| Verse | Covenant Statement | What God Says He Will Do | Fulfilled Where? |
Record every covenant statement in Genesis 18.
Observation Questions
- Which covenant statement stood out most to you?
- Which statements involve promise?
- Which statements involve investigation?
- Which statements involve mercy?
- Which statements involve judgment?
Go Deeper
Read Genesis 18:20–21 carefully.
Investigation Question
What is the difference between:
- Hearing a report
- Investigating a report
Use Genesis 18 to support your answer.
Standing in the Gap
Read Genesis 18:22–33.
- How many times did Abraham intercede?
- What pattern do you observe?
- What does this reveal about God’s character?
- Compare this passage with Ezekiel 22:30.
What similarities do you observe?
Reflection
Consider This
- What discovery surprised you most?
- What did you learn about God’s promises?
- What did you learn about God’s mercy?
- What did you learn about searching out a matter before drawing conclusions?
- What did you learn about God’s character?
Continue the Journey
Genesis 18 teaches us to pay attention when God says:
“I will.”
Each statement reveals His intentions, His character, and His faithfulness.
Continue searching.
Continue comparing Scripture with Scripture.
Continue following the covenant language.
Next Study
Understanding Covenant Language — Genesis 19
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