Genesis 15:21
Amorites, Canaanites, Girgashites, and Jebusites."
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Genesis 15:21?

2. How does Genesis 15:21 demonstrate God's sovereignty over the land's inhabitants?

3. What can we learn about God's promises from Genesis 15:21?

4. How does Genesis 15:21 connect to Israel's future conquests in Joshua?

5. How should believers trust God's timing based on Genesis 15:21?

6. What does Genesis 15:21 teach about God's faithfulness to His covenant?

7. What is the significance of the Amorites in Genesis 15:21 for biblical history?

8. How does Genesis 15:21 relate to God's covenant with Abraham?

9. Why are the Canaanite tribes listed in Genesis 15:21 important?

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

11. What is the Sin of the Amorites?

12. How can Ezekiel 16:3 claim Jerusalem's ancestry is Amorite and Hittite when historical records emphasize Israel's descent from Abraham?

13. How do we reconcile the mass killing commanded in this chapter with the Bible's teachings on mercy (Joshua 6:21)?

14. Did God order genocide? (Exodus 20:13 vs. Deuteronomy 7:2)
Discussion Questions
1. How does the promise of land to Abraham in Genesis 15:21 demonstrate God's long-term plan for His people?

2. In what ways can the challenges faced by the Israelites in dealing with these nations be compared to the spiritual challenges we face today?

3. How does understanding the historical context of these nations enhance our comprehension of God's promises and their fulfillment?

4. What lessons can we learn from the Israelites' interactions with these nations about obedience and trust in God's commands?

5. How can we apply the concept of God's sovereignty, as seen in His dealings with these nations, to our personal lives and current world events?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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