◄ Genesis 15:1 ►
After these events, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: "Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 15:1? 2. How does Genesis 15:1 encourage trust in God's protection and provision today? 3. What does "Do not be afraid" in Genesis 15:1 reveal about God's character? 4. How can God's promise to Abram in Genesis 15:1 strengthen our faith journey? 5. Connect Genesis 15:1 with another Bible verse about God's protection and reward. 6. How can we apply God's assurance in Genesis 15:1 to our daily fears? 7. What does "Do not be afraid, Abram" reveal about God's relationship with humanity in Genesis 15:1? 8. How does Genesis 15:1's promise of protection challenge modern views on divine intervention? 9. In what ways does "I am your shield" influence the understanding of God's role in believers' lives? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 15? 11. What does "God is our great reward" mean? 12. What does 'God is our great reward' mean? 13. How can Psalm 3:3 describe God as a literal shield if such protection contradicts observable natural laws? 14. Why would a loving God command a human sacrifice in Genesis 22:2? Discussion Questions 1. How does God's reassurance to Abram in Genesis 15:1 apply to your current fears or uncertainties? 2. In what ways can you experience God as your "shield" in your daily life? 3. Reflect on a time when you felt God was your "very great reward." How did that experience shape your faith? 4. How does Abram's response to God's promises in Genesis 15 inspire you to act in faith and obedience? 5. What other scriptures can you find that describe God as a protector or rewarder, and how do they enhance your understanding of Genesis 15:1? 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 15:1 NIV Genesis 15:1 NLT Genesis 15:1 ESV Genesis 15:1 NASB Genesis 15:1 KJV Genesis 15:1 Commentaries Bible Hub