Family Group Night | February 23 2025
- South Main Baptist Church
- Feb 3
- 2 min read
"The Valley of Decision"
After Abram returned from defeating Kedor-Laomer and the kings allied with him, the king of Sodom came out to meet him in the Valley of Shaveh (that is, the King’s Valley). Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High, and he blessed Abram, saying, “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth. And praise be to God Most High, who delivered your enemies into your hand.” Then Abram gave him a tenth of everything. (Genesis 14:17-20)
Discover It
Life is full of decisions—some small, some life-changing. In Genesis 14:17-20, Abram finds himself in a valley after a great victory. Two kings approach him: The king of Sodom, representing the ways of the world, and Melchizedek, the priest-king of Salem, representing God's ways. In this moment, Abram faces a critical decision: whom will he honor? This passage reminds us that our choices reveal where our hearts truly belong.
Ask It
1. Who were the two kings who approached Abram, and what did they represent? (Hint: Read about Sodom in Genesis 19 and Read about Melchizedek in Hebrews 7)
2. How did Melchizedek bless Abram? What did he say to Abram, and what does this tell us about God's provision? Why do you think Abram gave a tenth of
everything to Melchizedek?
3. Have you ever faced a decision where you had to choose between honoring God or following the world’s way? What happened?
Live It
1. Every day, we enter our own "valley of decision," choosing whether to follow God or the world. Ask the Lord to help you to always choose the wise and Godly path.
2. God blesses and provides for those who put Him first, just as He did for Abram. Honoring God in our decisions often requires sacrifice, but it leads to greater spiritual rewards.
3. Like Abram, we can show our trust in God through our actions, including generosity, obedience, and worship.
Pray It
Heavenly Father, thank You for being our provider and guide. Just as Abram chose to honor You in the valley of decision, help us to make choices that reflect our love and faith in You. Give us wisdom and courage to stand firm in Your truth, even when the world tries to pull us in a different direction. May our lives glorify You in all we do. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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