Gen 19:15-23 | MHM | STEP | Genesis 19:15-23: Lot’s Rescue from Sodom In this passage, the angels urge Lot and his family to leave Sodom quickly because God’s judgment is about to fall on the city. Even when Lot hesitates, the angels take him, his wife, and his daughters by the hand and lead them out safely. Lot is told to escape to the mountains, but he asks to go to a small city called Zoar instead. God shows mercy by allowing this and waits until Lot is safe before destroying the city. This story shows God’s mercy to those He wants to save, even when they are slow or afraid (Genesis 19:15-23 ). v. 15 : In the morning, the angels hurry Lot, telling him to take his wife and two daughters and escape, so they will not be destroyed with the city. The angels show real concern for Lot’s safety.

‏ Genesis 19:15-23

Genesis 19:15-23: Lot’s Rescue from Sodom

In this passage, the angels urge Lot and his family to leave Sodom quickly because God’s judgment is about to fall on the city. Even when Lot hesitates, the angels take him, his wife, and his daughters by the hand and lead them out safely. Lot is told to escape to the mountains, but he asks to go to a small city called Zoar instead. God shows mercy by allowing this and waits until Lot is safe before destroying the city. This story shows God’s mercy to those He wants to save, even when they are slow or afraid (Genesis 19:15-23 ^a).

v. 15: In the morning, the angels hurry Lot, telling him to take his wife and two daughters and escape, so they will not be destroyed with the city. The angels show real concern for Lot’s safety.

v. 16: Lot still hesitates, but the angels take hold of his hand, and also the hands of his wife and daughters, and lead them out of the city. This is because the Lord is merciful to Lot. Sometimes God rescues people even when they are slow to obey.

v. 17: Once they are safely outside, the angels tell Lot to run for his life, not to look back, or stop anywhere in the plain. He must escape to the mountains, or he will be destroyed with the rest.

v. 18-19: Lot asks if he can go to a small city instead of the mountains. He thanks the angels for saving his life but is afraid something bad might happen if he goes to the mountains.

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v. 20: Lot points out that Zoar is a little city nearby and pleads to escape there so he can live. He is asking for a small favor in his fear.

v. 21: The angel agrees to Lot’s request and promises not to destroy Zoar because Lot asked. God shows patience and answers Lot’s prayer, even when he is afraid.

v. 22: The angel tells Lot to hurry because nothing can happen to Sodom until Lot is safe in Zoar. For this reason, the city is called Zoar, which means “small.”

v. 23: Lot enters Zoar just as the sun rises over the land. God’s mercy gives Lot and his family time to escape before judgment comes.