◄ Genesis 15:8 ►
But Abram replied, "Lord GOD, how can I know that I will possess it?" Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 15:8? 2. How does Genesis 15:8 demonstrate Abram's faith and need for assurance? 3. What does Abram's question reveal about human nature and trust in God's promises? 4. How can Genesis 15:8 guide us in seeking confirmation of God's promises today? 5. What scriptural connections exist between Genesis 15:8 and God's covenant with Abraham? 6. How can we apply Abram's approach to seeking assurance in our spiritual journey? 7. How does Genesis 15:8 challenge the concept of faith in God's promises? 8. Why does Abram question God's promise in Genesis 15:8? 9. What historical context supports the land promise in Genesis 15:8? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 15? 11. Is Israel truly the Promised Land? 12. What are the Names and Titles of God? 13. Why would a loving God require a covenant ritual involving the killing of animals in Genesis 15:9-10? 14. What is the Abrahamic Covenant? Discussion Questions 1. How does Abram's question in Genesis 15:8 reflect his relationship with God, and what does it teach us about our own relationship with God? 2. In what ways can we seek assurance from God today, and how does this passage encourage us to do so? 3. How does the covenant with Abram in Genesis 15 connect to the broader account of God's promises throughout the Bible? 4. What can we learn from Abram's example about handling doubts and questions in our faith journey? 5. How does understanding God's faithfulness in the past help us trust Him with our future? Consider other biblical examples of God's faithfulness. 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 15:8 NIV Genesis 15:8 NLT Genesis 15:8 ESV Genesis 15:8 NASB Genesis 15:8 KJV Genesis 15:8 Commentaries Bible Hub