◄ Genesis 15:14 ►
But I will judge the nation they serve as slaves, and afterward they will depart with many possessions. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 15:14? 2. How does Genesis 15:14 demonstrate God's justice towards the oppressing nation? 3. What does Genesis 15:14 reveal about God's promise to Abram's descendants? 4. How can we trust God's timing as shown in Genesis 15:14? 5. Connect Genesis 15:14 with God's deliverance of Israel in Exodus. 6. How can we apply God's assurance in Genesis 15:14 to our challenges today? 7. How does Genesis 15:14 reflect God's justice and promise to Abram? 8. What historical evidence supports the fulfillment of Genesis 15:14? 9. How does Genesis 15:14 relate to the concept of divine retribution? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 15? 11. Did they take valuables from the Egyptians? 12. Did they take valuables from the Egyptians? 13. Exodus 25:2 – How could a nomadic people realistically possess or acquire so much gold and other precious materials in the wilderness? 14. Why is God said to exalt 'the horn of his people' only for Israel, excluding other nations? (Psalm 148:14) Discussion Questions 1. How does God's promise to judge the nation that enslaves Abram's descendants reflect His character and justice? 2. In what ways does the fulfillment of this prophecy in the Exodus account encourage us to trust in God's promises today? 3. How can we apply the principle of God's provision in times of liberation to our own lives and circumstances? 4. What are some modern-day "enslavements" (spiritual, emotional, or physical) from which we can seek God's deliverance? 5. How does understanding God's sovereignty in this passage help us navigate challenges and uncertainties in our own lives? Genesis 15 Bible Study Questions 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? Links Genesis 15:14 NIV Genesis 15:14 NLT Genesis 15:14 ESV Genesis 15:14 NASB Genesis 15:14 KJV Genesis 15:14 Commentaries Bible Hub