Gen 19:1-3 | MHM | STEP | Genesis 19:1-3: Assault on the House of Lot In this passage, two angels arrive in Sodom in the evening. These are the same angels who had visited Abraham earlier. Lot is sitting at the city gate and quickly welcomes them, showing great respect and hospitality. He urges them to stay at his home instead of spending the night in the street, where it would not be safe. Lot’s actions set him apart from the other people of Sodom, showing that he is different because of his faith and kindness. This story teaches us to seek out and value the company of people who fear God, especially in places full of evil (Genesis 19:1-3 ). v. 1 : The two angels come to Sodom in the evening and find Lot sitting at the gate. Lot gets up to meet them and bows down with his face to the ground. This shows Lot’s respect for them and his difference from his sinful neighbors.

‏ Genesis 19:1-3

Genesis 19:1-3: Assault on the House of Lot

In this passage, two angels arrive in Sodom in the evening. These are the same angels who had visited Abraham earlier. Lot is sitting at the city gate and quickly welcomes them, showing great respect and hospitality. He urges them to stay at his home instead of spending the night in the street, where it would not be safe. Lot’s actions set him apart from the other people of Sodom, showing that he is different because of his faith and kindness. This story teaches us to seek out and value the company of people who fear God, especially in places full of evil (Genesis 19:1-3 ^a).

v. 1: The two angels come to Sodom in the evening and find Lot sitting at the gate. Lot gets up to meet them and bows down with his face to the ground. This shows Lot’s respect for them and his difference from his sinful neighbors.

v. 2: Lot invites the angels to stay at his house for the night, offering them safety and comfort. At first, the angels say they will stay in the street, but this is probably to test Lot’s sincerity and hospitality (Matthew 10:11 ^b).

v. 3: Lot insists and urges them strongly, so the angels agree to come to his house. Lot prepares a meal with unleavened bread for them. His generous welcome is a sign of his good character. People who live among evil should value and seek out the friendship of those who are wise and good .