What fishing illustration did the pastor use to describe how people drift away from God?

He described paddling a kayak to chase fish and looking up to find himself miles from the beach house

In Genesis 13, when Abram 'went up from Egypt,' what was the spiritual significance of this movement according to the sermon?

It represented a spiritual ascent back toward God's presence and the sphere of His blessing

Why did Abram specifically return to the place between Bethel and Ai rather than just going to the promised land in general?

Because that was where he had first experienced God and built an altar — he wanted to return to the beginning

According to the sermon, why did God remain silent even after Abram returned to the altar and called on the Lord's name?

Because Abram was still not in full obedience — Lot was still with him against God's command

What did the pastor say the direction 'east' consistently represents in the book of Genesis?

A descent away from God, as seen with Adam and Eve and Cain

When did God finally speak to Abram and renew His promises about the land and descendants?

Only after Abram fully obeyed and Lot had separated from him

In the parable of the prodigal son as retold by the pastor, what did the son ask his father to accept him back as?

A hired servant or slave — he felt unworthy to be called a son

The pastor described Abram's reason for keeping Lot with him despite God's command to leave family. What was that reason?

Abram doubted God would keep His promise of descendants since he was old and childless, so he kept Lot as a backup heir

The pastor referenced Psalm 51 and David's sin with Bathsheba. What specific phrase from Psalm 51 did he connect to Abram's journey back to the altar?

'Restore to me the joy of my salvation'

According to the pastor, what is the very first step someone must take to get back to God after drifting away?

Honestly acknowledge that you are not where you should be

Sermon Quiz

It’s Time to Go Home - Genesis 13

Bentonia Baptist Church

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