1. Lot’s Temptation! (2Pet 2:9) – “The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations.”

The word “temptation” is πειρασμός, (pi-ras-mos’). This word means an experiment, or a trial. Furthermore, the trial, can be a calamity, or affliction. Temptation is not a sin, but yielding to the temptation is a sin. Remember 1 Corinthians 10:13. God will make a way of escape.

2. Lot’s Deception! (2Pet 2:7,8) – “with the filthy conversation of the wicked…For that righteous man dwelling among them, in seeing and hearing, vexed his righteous soul from day to day with their unlawful deeds.”

The world’s talk and walk can wear you down! Pretty soon, over time, it begins to have a negative effect on us, and we do not even realize it. It’s a slow process. But the erosion can be both seen and felt.

3. Lot’s Vexation! (2Pet 2:7,8) – “delivered just Lot, vexed with the filthy conversation of the wicked: For that righteous man dwelling among them, in seeing and hearing, vexed his righteous soul from day to day with their unlawful deeds.”

The word “vexed” in verse seven is καταπονέω,(kat-ap-on-eh’-o). By definition, it means to wear down. It results in exhaustion by suffering, or to wear out, to be overpowered, or even to oppress. To be oppressed can mean to be anxious or even distressed. The word “vexed” in verse eight is βασανίζω (bas-an-id’-zo), which means to torture. It has to do with buffeting as of waves.

4. Lot’s Salvation! (2Pet 2:7,9) – “And delivered just Lot…. The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished.”

The word “deliver” is ῥύομαι, (rhoo’-om-ahee). It means to draw to oneself, or to deliver. It also reveals a rescue, especially from danger or destruction. Praise the Lord for our Lord’s deliverance!