God is Good to Judge Sin
Genesis 18
Continue the conversation throughout the week with your kids by asking them questions pertaining to the lesson from Sunday at Redemption Kids.
The questions asked below were asked on Sunday during our time at Redemption Kids. Take some time to read the passage together, discuss the questions, watch a BRAND NEW video of the lesson, memorize the Bible verse, and remember the big idea of this week!
Ask the Questions
Bigs Discussion Questions
What was your favorite part of today’s Bible story?
Genesis 18 In today’s Bible story, when Abraham was old, the Lord appeared to him. Abraham looked up and saw three men standing by his tent. He welcomed them, and he gave them food and water. The men told Abraham that his wife Sarah was going to have a baby. When Sarah heard this news, she laughed. The men got up to continue their journey, so Abraham walked with them for a while. They looked out over the city of Sodom, and God decided to tell Abraham about His plan. God said, “I’ve heard about this city. The people living there are wicked. Their sin is very serious. I’m going to go see how bad they really are.”The men turned and went toward the city. Abraham asked, “God, will you destroy the good people and the evil people? What if there are 50 good people in that city? God said, “If I find 50 righteous people there, I will spare the whole city.” Then Abraham asked, “What if there are 40?” God said, “I will not destroy the city if there are 40 righteous people.” Abraham asked, “What if there are 10?” God answered, “I will not destroy the city if I find 10 righteous people.” Then God went on and Abraham went back to his tent. The next morning, Abraham looked out over the city. All he saw was smoke because God had destroyed the city.
What did you learn about God in today’s Bible story?
God is good to judge sin. He is the Judge of all the earth, and He always does what is right. God was holy. God could not be around sin. God was going to punish Sodom for their sin. If God did not punish sin, He would not be holy and good. God would show mercy to people if He found 10 righteous people
God said He would not destroy the city if He found how many good people?
God answered, “I will not destroy the city if I find 10 righteous people.”
Why does sin separate us from God? Because God is holy, sin has broken our relationship with God.
Elementary Discussion Questions
How does sin affect our lives?
Remind kids that God is holy, and sin separates us from Him. Invite kids to consider how sin also hurts our relationships with each other. Ask kids how sins like lying, cheating, and stealing hurt other people.
How can we fight against sin in our lives?
Tell kids that we can always pray and ask God to help us. Explain that God will help us fight sin when we seek to obey Him. Invite kids to memorize Bible verses about temptation, such as 1 Corinthians 10:13, and recite the verses when they are tempted to sin.
Why should we tell others about the effects of sin?
Remind kids that sin separates all people from God, and God wants a restored relationship with all people because He loves everyone so much. Encourage kids that they obey God when they tell others about the effects of sin and Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross to take away our sin.
Watch the Videos
Remember the 3 B’s
Big Picture Question: Why does sin separate us from God? Because God is holy, sin has broken our relationship with God.
Big Idea: God is good to judge sin. He is the Judge of all the earth, and He always does what is right.
Bible Verse to Memorize - And I said: “Woe is me! For I am lost; for I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts!” Isaiah 6:5
Practice Catechism
Question 39: With what attitude should we pray?
Answer: With love, perseverance, and gratefulness.
