“C” Change: A Choice Between Culture or Christ Bible Reference Verse Theme Genesis 12:1-3 The call of Abraham to leave his homeland and face cultural change. Genesis 18:20-33 God's judgment on Sodom and Gomorrah's culture of wickedness. Exodus 1:8-14 The oppression of the Israelites in Egypt under a new king. Exodus 14:10-12 The Israelites' fear and desire to return to Egypt when facing Pharaoh's army. Leviticus 18:1-5 Instructions on separating from the cultural practices of Egypt. Joshua 24:14-15 Joshua challenges the people to choose whether to follow the idols of Egypt or God. 1 Samuel 8:4-22 The people's demand for a king like the surrounding nations, rejecting God's rule. 2 Samuel 11:1-27 David's cultural failure with Bathsheba, influenced by surrounding culture. 1 Kings 11:1-13 Solomon's idolatry influenced by foreign wives and surrounding nations. Nehemiah 13:23-31 Nehemiah addresses the cultural influence of intermarriage with surrounding nation...