Genesis 15:2
But Abram replied, "O Lord GOD, what can You give me, since I remain childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?"
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Genesis 15:2?

2. How does Abram's question in Genesis 15:2 reflect his faith journey?

3. What does Abram's concern about an heir reveal about his understanding of God's promise?

4. How can Genesis 15:2 guide us in expressing doubts to God today?

5. Connect Genesis 15:2 with God's covenant promises in Genesis 12:1-3.

6. How can we trust God's timing when promises seem delayed, as in Genesis 15:2?

7. Why does Abram question God’s promise in Genesis 15:2?

8. How does Genesis 15:2 reflect Abram's faith and doubt?

9. What is the significance of Abram's heir concern in Genesis 15:2?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 15?

11. What does "Adonai" mean?

12. Who was Eliezer in the Bible?

13. Who was Eliezer in the Bible?

14. What does the Bible say about Damascus?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Abram's question in Genesis 15:2 reflect his understanding of God's promise in Genesis 12:1-3?

2. In what ways can we relate to Abram's feelings of doubt or uncertainty about God's promises in our own lives?

3. How does the concept of an heir in Abram's time compare to the spiritual legacy we are called to leave today?

4. What can we learn from Abram's approach to God with his concerns, and how can we apply this in our prayer life?

5. How do the New Testament reflections on Abraham's faith (e.g., Romans 4, Hebrews 11) encourage us in our walk with God today?1. How does the Lord's reassurance to Abram comfort him? How does it apply to your life?

2. What do Abram's concerns about his lack of an heir reveal about his desires and fears?

3. How does God address Abram's concern for an heir? How does this promise impact Abram's faith?

4. How does God's promise of a multitude of descendants to Abram resonate in today's context?

5. How does Abram's faith being credited to him as righteousness influence our understanding of faith?

6. What does Abram's request for confirmation of God's promise teach us about seeking assurance from God?

7. How does the ritual of cutting the animals in half reflect on the customs and covenants of the time?

8. What significance does the prophecy about Abram's descendants' suffering and liberation hold for future generations?

9. How does the prophecy about Abram's descendants' time in a foreign land relate to present-day issues of displacement and oppression?

10. How does the vision of a smoking firepot and a flaming torch establish God's covenant with Abram?

11. How does the Lord's promise of land to Abram's descendants shape the Israelites' understanding of their inherited homeland?

12. How does God's covenant with Abram influence your understanding of God's faithfulness?

13. What does this chapter teach us about patience and waiting on God's promises?

14. How can we apply Abram's faith and trust in God's promises to our personal life?

15. In what ways does this passage prompt a reflection on our own faith in God's promises?

16. How does God's covenant with Abram impact our understanding of divine commitment and reliability?

17. How can we relate the prophecy of future suffering and liberation to situations in our world today?

18. How can the story of Abram's faith and God's promise inspire us in times of doubt and uncertainty?

19. In what ways does the narrative encourage us to trust in God's timing and plan?

20. How does Abram's story influence our understanding and appreciation of God's grand design for our lives?

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