OCTOBER 16, Genesis 14:1-4, 8-12

Today’s lesson is on helping others. As Christians, we must always be kind and be ready to help.

Near the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah were three other cities. Sodom and Gomorrah and these 3 cities each had a king, and they helped one another. They paid money to four stronger kings for twelve years to ensure their safety. They were considered ‘servants’ to these stronger kings. In the thirteenth year, they ran out of money and told it to the four stronger kings. Feeling very furious, the four kings came with their powerful armies to punish them for not being their servants anymore.

Needless to say, being stronger, the armies with the four kings won the battle over the armies with the five kings. The place of battle was full of slime pits and many of the men of the five kings fell inside. The four kings took everything they could lay their hands on, and that included some people living there – and Lot was also taken!

Lot was captured! Someone managed to escape and told Abram the sad news. Why Abram? Everyone living nearby could see that Abram was the friend of God, and that God was blessing him greatly. And Lot was also his nephew, so perhaps he could help.

You remember Lot took the better side of the land from Abram? Did Abram harbor any resentment for Lot? No. In fact, from the response of Abram, it was clear he still cared for Lot. Since Lot was captured, Abram had to do something fast. Without delay, he took his servants with him.

How many servants did he take? Answer: _________. It was a very small ‘army’. Call it an army? Note that they were not trained soldiers. Abram and his ‘army’ rescued the people and the goods and Lot.

As an obedient child of God, Abram was ready to help others. In fact, there is a Bible verse that tells us that Christians must help others, especially other Christians. Write down Galatians 6:10 –

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Thought: Why must we help other Christians?

Prayer: Heavenly Father, please help me to be ready to help other Christians who are in need or in trouble because they are Your people and Your children. Thank You for the bond of Christians. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen