1. Have someone read the passage aloud
2. What was the role and what responsibilities did the priest have in the Old Testament?
3. How is Abraham functioning like a priest in this passage?
4. How does Abraham's intercession for the city challenge our initial thoughts about what a priest did or for whom they did it?
5. Who are the people in your life who are in need of a priest? How can you be a "priest" on their behalf?
6. Take some time to pray, asking God to give you eyes to see, hearts that are broken, and the ability to be a priest for others.
Sermon Outline:
1: A Greater Awareness
a. God opens our eyes
b. God breaks our hearts
2. A Greater Intercession
a. Appeal to God's justice
b. Appeal to God's mercy
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