Genesis 13 started with Abram and Lot going their separate ways and each taking a portion of the land. Lot chose the plains of Jordon and Sodom because the area was rich and well-watered, despite the wickedness & sin of the Sodom people. Abram, on the other hand, let Lot choose first and also let God take care of him. This is a demonstration of his faith in God's providence. God was pleased and promised Abram the multitude of his offspring and also massive land.
Later on, Abram had to rescue Lot from the attack of the Mesopotamian Kings (I don't necessarily understand the significance of this, except perhaps demonstrating Lot had chosen an apparently wealthy land but without regard to the danger he was exposing himself to?). Abram also refused to take goods from the King of Sodom (wicked king) but accept blessings and food from the King Melchizedek who was the high priest of God.
Genesis 14 is the first chapter that mentioned about tithing ("Abram gave the [priest King Melchizedek] a tenth of everything", showing his faith in God.) Chapter 15 describes God's covenant with Abram, promisng him a true son (out of his own flesh), a new land to live in, a large family and son of his own flesh, a great nation! In this passage, we can see that Abram is not afraid of asking at all--he has a question, he asks God. Sometimes we hesitate to pray to God and tell Him what we want. Perhaps we should just learn from the Father of faith-"Abram believed in God, and God credited it to him as righteousness." How beautiful is this picture! :-)
Good summary!
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