Josh McGuire - Remember Lot's Wife | Austin CFC | 2021-08-01
Summary
The speaker discusses how Jesus frequently uses scripture to point back to himself, which left him with greater confidence in God despite unanswered questions. He contrasts the common interpretation of Lot's wife—that looking back leads to destruction—with a deeper understanding derived from James: God tests us not to tempt us into falling, but to strengthen us to look forward. Ultimately, he argues that Jesus’ command to 'remember' requires remembering God's heart and focusing on moving forward rather than dwelling on past mistakes.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Jesus points us to the scripturesJesus frequently directs His disciples back to the Old Testament narratives, using them to build greater confidence in Him even when questions remain.
Growing past an eight-year-old view of the BibleChildhood impressions of dramatic Bible stories can create an incomplete picture of God as a tester waiting for us to fail, missing His merciful heart.
The three-word commandment to remember Lot's wifeJesus commands believers with three simple words to remember Lot's wife, moving the conversation past cheap jokes into a deeper examination of the text.
Possessions causing separation between Abram and LotAbram and Lot both accumulated great wealth, but their possessions became so vast that the land could not sustain them together, resulting in a heartbreaking split.Genesis 13:2
Lot's choice and his movement toward SodomLot chose for himself based on what his eyes could see, moving his tents closer and closer to the exceedingly wicked city of Sodom.
God's patience and Abraham's intercessionGod demonstrated incredible patience by rescuing Sodom through Abraham and later engaging in a profound conversation with Abraham about sparing the city for the sake of the righteous.
The angels' rescue and Lot's hesitationWhen the angels entered Sodom to execute judgment, Lot hesitated despite the extreme urgency, yet the compassionate Lord extended mercy to them.
What was the real sin of Sodom in Ezekiel?Looking to Ezekiel 16, the true sins of Sodom are revealed as pride, abundant food with careless ease, and a failure to help the poor and needy, hitting much closer to modern life.
The broader impact of sin on our familiesUnconquered sins do not just destroy us individually; they impact our children and those we love, underscoring the vital need to deal seriously with our hearts.
