Bible moment
The Bible moment
Genesis 19:15–22 describes the angels urging Lot to hurry because the LORD is about to destroy Sodom. They take Lot, his wife, and his two daughters by the hand and lead them out of the city. The passage says this rescue happens because the LORD is merciful. Lot asks to flee to Zoar instead of going farther into the surrounding area. His request is granted, and the angel allows Zoar to be spared. Lot reaches that destination before the destruction described later in Genesis 19. This scene focuses on urgent obedience, the LORD’s mercy, and rescue from judgment. It does not include Lot’s daughters’ fiancés or other escapees. It also comes before Sodom and Gomorrah are destroyed, and before the account of Lot’s wife looking back.
Look closely
What children can notice
At dawn, two angels urgently lead Lot, his wife, and his two daughters away from Sodom by the hand. The group moves toward Zoar along the surrounding plain, with Lot looking toward the safe destination. The composition centers on the LORD’s mercy and rescue.
Talk together
Talk about it
- Why did the angels hurry Lot and his family?
- What did Lot ask for, and how did the request end?
For families, church, and class
Use this page
Use this page with Genesis 19:15–22 when teaching God’s mercy, rescue, and the importance of listening to a warning. Invite children to notice who is present, where the group is going, and what has not happened yet. For older children, connect the scene with the later account without adding details beyond Genesis 18–19.
Source note
From this passage
Genesis 19:15–22 · Sodom and Gomorrah
At dawn, two angels urgently lead Lot, his wife, and his two daughters away from Sodom by the hand. The group moves toward Zoar along the surrounding plain, with Lot looking toward the safe destination. The composition centers on the LORD’s mercy and rescue.
