Wrestling: Salem & Sodom

Wrestling: Salem & Sodom

From HOPE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH by HOPE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH

March 3, 2026 · 37 min · Episode 70

About this episode

Pastor Jordan Moody discusses the contrasts between abundance and humility, and the dangers of being 'Sodom-adjacent' in faith.

MESSAGE | Pastor Jordan Moody Genesis 13-14 Introduction/Recap Bethel vs. Ai (Genesis 12) Adversity (anxiety/fear) vs. Faith (Gen. 12) Abundance (apathy/pride) vs. Humility (Gen. 13) Two Kings: Sodom vs. Salem (Gen. 14) Reflection Questions In Genesis 13, abundance (wealth, livestock) becomes a new test for Abram and Lot, shifting from adversity/fear to apathy/pride. How does abundance sometimes test our faith differently than hardship does? Can you think of examples where "having it all" leads to drift? The sermon warns about being "Sodom-adjacent"—close to sin or worldly patterns without fully diving in, yet still at risk. Where might you (or people you know) be "Sodom-adjacent" in life, media, relationships, or habits? What’s the danger of pitching your tent too close? Is there a danger of isolating and separating too far? After rescuing Lot, Abram faces two kings in the King's Valley: Melchizedek (king of Salem/peace, priest of God Most High) and the king of Sodom. How do these two figures/voices represent contrasting invitations or kingdoms in our lives? The passage ultimately points to Jesus as the greater Rescuer who delivers us from the domain of darkness (Colossians…

People in this episode

Host: Jordan Moody

Topics covered

  • Genesis 13
  • Genesis 14
  • faith
  • abundance
  • humility
  • Sodom
  • Salem
  • temptation
  • Jesus

Keywords

  • adversity
  • anxiety
  • fear
  • apathy
  • pride
  • Melchizedek
  • king of Sodom
  • rescue mission

Mentioned in this episode

Places: the King's Valley, Salem, Sodom

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