Curated Reading for May 18 – 24
Sermon Series: Stronger Together Week 3Sermon Title: Abraham and Lot: A Friend Seeks Peace and Unity delivered on May 18, 2025
Day 1 READ: Read: Genesis 12. How do verses 1-9 contrast with verses 10-20 regarding Abram’s faith and trust in God? How does this help encourage us in times of doubt and remind us of God’s sovereign hand over us and His grace for us when we fail?
Day 1 PRAY: Take a moment to pause and pray, thanking Jesus for His faithfulness and His grace that made a way for us to be forgiven, reconciled to God, and receive the blessings beyond what even Abraham experienced in his lifetime.
Day 2 READ: Read: Genesis 13. What are a couple of lessons we can learn from Abram’s example of selflessness and willingness to choose peace with his nephew over property and possession of land? How does this illustrate God’s hand of protection over Abram and reinforce His promise to bless Abram?
Day 2 PRAY: Find a quiet place or space to get alone with God. Take time to pray, thank Jesus for the friends in your life. Invite Him to show you a friendship that may be strained or marred by conflict. Ask Jesus to show you what steps you can take to help reconcile the friendship.
Day 3 READ: Read: Genesis 14. How does Abram’s willingness to rally his household and go to the rescue of Lot and his family demonstrate grace, loyalty, and devotion to a friend and family member? How does this point to Jesus as the One who graciously rescued us from captivity to sin, death, and the enemy?
Day 3 PRAY: Spend time in prayer thanking Jesus for rescuing you. Thank Him for His grace and forgiveness of our sins and His willingness to lay down His life for each of us, even though we had chosen to reject His love. Commit to expressing gratitude more consistently today and throughout the week.
Day 4 READ: Read: Genesis 17. How does God keep His promises despite Abraham’s doubt? How does that help us better believe in God’s Word and trust Him in the seasons of uncertainty and doubt?
Day 4 PRAY: Spend time thanking God for His enduring faithfulness and His desire to fulfill His promises in and through you. Invite Him to show you an area in your life where you may be experiencing doubt. Commit to trusting Him and faithfully following Him in this area of your life. Share this with a friend and ask them to pray for you in this specific area.
Day 5 READ: Read: Genesis 18. How do Abraham’s bold requests of the Lord speak to His relationship with God and also His compassion for His nephew and the people in Sodom? How does this serve as an example for us to boldly and humbly pray for the lost people in our lives with compassion and persistence?
Day 5 PRAY: Pause and thank Jesus for His saving work on your behalf to allow you to become a child of God and part of His eternal family. Ask Him to give you a heart of compassion and conviction to pray consistently for the lost.
Memorize and Reflect
Genesis 13:8
So Abram said to Lot, “Let’s not have any quarreling between you and me, or between your herders and mine, for we are close relatives.
Life Challenge
- Start sharing prayer requests and praying consistently together.
- Find a meaningful way to serve alongside a friend in the church or local community.
- Take one step towards reconciling a fractured or strained friendship.
Stronger Together Series Challenge
- Strengthen an Existing Friendship
- Reconnect with a Former Close Friend
- Make a New Friend
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