A long, long time ago, in the days of Abraham and his nephew Lot, there were two famous cities — Sodom and Gomorrah. They were big, beautiful, and full of people who had everything they needed. But there was one very sad thing — the people there had forgotten about God. 😔
They hurt others, were selfish, and did whatever they wanted. They didn’t pray, didn’t help the poor, and didn’t listen to God’s voice anymore. The cities had become full of badness and pride.
👨🌾 Abraham and Lot
Abraham and Lot had once lived together, but soon their animals and workers were too many for one place. Abraham said kindly,
“Lot, let’s not argue. You choose which land you want, and I’ll take what’s left.”
Lot looked around and saw the green fields near the Jordan River — the land looked rich and full of life. 🌳💧
So he chose to live near Sodom and Gomorrah, while Abraham stayed in the hills.
Lot thought he had chosen the best place, but he didn’t know how evil the people were there.
🙏 Abraham’s Loving Prayer
One day, God spoke to Abraham and said,
“The cries of people from Sodom and Gomorrah are great. Their sins are terrible. I must go and see if it’s as bad as I’ve heard.”
Abraham was sad. He didn’t want everyone to be destroyed. So he prayed bravely for mercy.
“Lord, if there are 50 good people in the city, will You still destroy it?”
God said, “If I find 50, I’ll spare it.”
Then Abraham asked again — 45? 40? 30? 20? even 10?
And God, full of patience, answered,
“If I find 10 good people, I won’t destroy it.”
But there weren’t even 10 people who followed God. 💔
👼 Angels Visit Lot
That night, two angels came to Sodom disguised as travelers. Lot saw them and invited them into his home. He gave them food, water, and a place to rest. 🕊️
The people of Sodom, however, were so wicked that they surrounded Lot’s house and demanded to hurt the visitors. Lot begged them to stop, but they wouldn’t listen.
The angels protected Lot, struck the men with blindness, and said,
“Lot, take your family and leave this city! God will destroy it soon.”
🏃 The Great Escape
Lot ran to tell his sons-in-law, but they only laughed. So the angels took Lot, his wife, and his two daughters by the hand and led them out.
“Don’t look back,” the angels warned. “Run to the mountains and don’t stop!” ⛰️
Lot obeyed and ran as fast as he could. But his wife looked back at the city one last time — maybe she missed her home, or didn’t believe what was happening. The moment she turned, she became a pillar of salt. 🧂
It was a sad reminder that when God rescues us from something bad, we shouldn’t turn back.
🔥 Fire from the Sky
As Lot reached a safe place called Zoar, the sky suddenly glowed bright red. Fire and burning sulfur rained down from heaven! 🌋💥
The cities of Sodom and Gomorrah were completely destroyed — their tall buildings, markets, and fields turned into ashes.
But Lot and his daughters were safe, because they listened and obeyed God’s warning. 🙏
🌈 Lessons for Kids
✨ 1. Listen to God’s voice. He warns us to protect us.
✨ 2. Pray for others like Abraham did. God listens to caring hearts.
✨ 3. Don’t look back at the wrong things. When God gives you a new path, move forward with faith.
✨ 4. Even in a bad world, choose to do right. Lot stayed kind when everyone else wasn’t.
❓ FAQs
Q1: Why did God destroy Sodom and Gomorrah?
Because the people were very wicked and refused to change or listen to Him.
Q2: Who escaped from the cities?
Lot and his two daughters — God helped them escape safely.
Q3: What happened to Lot’s wife?
She looked back at the burning city and turned into a pillar of salt.
Q4: What lesson can we learn?
Obey God and don’t look back on bad choices once you’ve left them.
Q5: What did Abraham do?
He prayed for mercy — showing that God loves people who care for others. ❤️
