Bible Stories for Kids: SODOM and GOMORRAH

Summary

This script recounts the biblical story of Abraham, who, along with his wife Sarah and nephew Lot, was called by God to settle in Canaan. As Lot and his family faced the wickedness of Sodom and Gomorrah, God visited Abraham to discuss the cities' impending destruction. Abraham pleaded for the righteous, negotiating down to just ten individuals to spare the cities. Meanwhile, the angels warned Lot and his family to flee Sodom, resulting in his wife turning into a pillar of salt for looking back. Ultimately, God rained fire on the cities, demonstrating His judgment yet saving Lot's family.

Takeaways

• 🌍 Abraham and Sarah were called by God to leave their homeland and settle in Canaan.
• 👨‍👦 Lot, Abraham's nephew, accompanied them and settled in the region of Sodom.
• 🐑 Abraham's and Lot's flocks grew so large that they had to separate and inhabit different areas.
• 🏙️ The cities of Sodom and Gomorrah were known for their wickedness and evil actions.
• 👀 Abraham encountered three visitors, realizing one was the Lord and the others were angels.
• 🍽️ Abraham welcomed the visitors, offering them food and drink in hospitality.
• ⚖️ The Lord revealed His intention to investigate the great sins of Sodom and Gomorrah.
• 🙏 Abraham interceded with God, negotiating the fate of the cities based on the presence of righteous people.
• 🕊️ God agreed to spare Sodom if even ten righteous people were found there.
• 🔥 The angels warned Lot to flee the city, leading to his family's escape just before the cities were destroyed.

Q & A

Who were the main characters in the story?

The main characters in the story are Abraham, his wife Sarah, his nephew Lot, and the two angels who visit them.

What land were Abraham and his family called to settle in?

Abraham and his family were called to settle in the land of Canaan.

Why did Abraham and Lot have to separate?

Abraham and Lot had to separate because their flocks and herds grew so large that they needed to live in different regions of the land.

What was the moral state of the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah?

The cities of Sodom and Gomorrah were filled with very evil and wicked men who did not honor the word of God.

What request did Abraham make to the Lord regarding the cities?

Abraham asked the Lord if He would spare the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah if there were righteous people found within them.

How many righteous people did Abraham ask the Lord to spare the cities for?

Abraham asked the Lord to spare the cities for as few as ten righteous people.

What happened to Lot when the angels arrived in Sodom?

When the angels arrived in Sodom, Lot welcomed them into his house and offered them food and shelter.

How did the men of Sodom react to Lot's guests?

The men of Sodom demanded that Lot bring out his guests so they could harm them, demonstrating the city's wickedness.

What consequence did Lot's wife face for looking back at Sodom?

Lot's wife looked back at Sodom while fleeing and was turned into a pillar of salt as a consequence.

What was the outcome for the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah?

God rained down burning sulfur and fire from heaven, completely destroying the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah and the surrounding land.