‏ Genesis 19:12-14

Genesis 19:12-14: Rescue of Lot out of Sodom

In these verses, the angels warn Lot that Sodom is about to be destroyed because of its great wickedness. They tell Lot to gather his family and anyone he cares about so they can escape. Lot tries to warn his sons-in-law, but they do not take him seriously. This passage shows that God offers to save not only the righteous but also their loved ones, yet some people ignore the warnings and miss the chance to be saved (Genesis 19:12-14 a).

v. 12: The angels ask Lot if he has any other family or friends in the city. They tell him to bring them out, because something terrible is about to happen. God’s messengers are not only sent to protect the faithful, but also to bring judgment on sinners (Psalm 78:49 b).

v. 13: The angels clearly say that Sodom will be destroyed because its evil is so great. God has sent them to carry out this judgment .

v. 14: Lot goes to warn his sons-in-law and tells them to escape, but they think he is joking. They ignore the warning and do not believe him. This teaches us that many people make light of serious warnings and lose the chance to be saved, sometimes even laughing at the message meant to save them.

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