The Jesus Bible Reading PlanSample

SODOM AND GOMORRAH

Sodom and Gomorrah stand as testimony to the judgment of God. Though the inhabitants of these cities shared the common depravity that has reigned since Adam, their sin was uniquely and justly condemned by God and judged in a most memorable way. The very names Sodom and Gomorrah are known to this day to be marks of heinous sin and immorality. God’s judgment was not the act of a vindictive or capricious deity; rather, it followed his gracious allowance of time and space to repent. Peter writes that this episode should serve as a warning to all those who rebel against God and fail to repent of their sin (2Pe 2:6, 9 – 10). He will surely and rightly judge those who live in disobedience. But he will do so after granting them space and time to repent, lest they suffer the same fate as Sodom and Gomorrah. Our God is a gracious judge, who will one day perfectly condemn sin.

Jesus, thank you for the example of Sodom and Gomorrah. Thank you for giving each of us a chance to repent and receive forgiveness. Amen.