Genesis 18 begins with an announcement of God's blessing and the conception of Isaac. This chapter closes with an announcement of God's judgment and Abraham's intercession for the righteous affected by the judgment.
Abraham's walk of faith provides invaluable practical lessons to every believer: the cost, the obstacles, the ups and downs, the rewards, and , most importantly, the object of faith. This chapter is a must read and study for every believer.
God's amazing grace and mercy are profoundly evidenced in this account of Abraham and Sarah, who deceived a pagan king, just after they were promised by God the miraculous birth of Isaac. Their deception, unwittingly perhaps to Abraham and Sarah but clearly a scheme of Satan, threatened the fulfilment of God's promise. However, God providentially thwarted Satan's scheme and Isaac was born as God decreed.
While it may appear this chapter is simply about a detailed business transaction over a piece of land for a burial, it is much, much more. Abraham insisted on purchasing land at "full price" to insure that he and his inheritance would dwell in the land God promised. This is not a chapter to quickly skim over.
The document summarizes key events in the Book of Exodus from the Bible. It describes how the Israelites were enslaved in Egypt and Moses' early life as an Egyptian prince. God then calls on Moses to lead the Israelites out of slavery. Despite plagues sent by God, the Pharaoh refuses to release them. After the tenth plague kills the firstborn sons of Egypt, the Pharaoh lets the Israelites go. God parts the Red Sea to allow their escape and later gives the Ten Commandments to Moses at Mount Sinai, establishing a covenant with the Israelites.
God teaches each of us using sometimes intensely painful circumstances to inculcate profound and powerful lessons. Such was the case with Jacob, the deceiver, who spent 20 years with his uncle Laban being on the receiving end of deceitfulness. Everyone, Jacob and Laban, Leah and Rachel, and Zilpah and Bilhah learn life's lessons in God's classroom, known as Genesis 29.
The serpent tempts Eve to eat fruit from the forbidden tree, telling her it will make her like God. Eve eats the fruit and gives some to Adam, and their eyes are opened. God questions Adam and Eve about their disobedience. He curses the serpent to crawl on its belly. God punishes humanity with painful childbirth, hard labor, and eventual physical death. He expels Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden.
Genesis 15-17 details God's covenant with Abraham. God promises Abraham that his descendants will be as numerous as the stars and that he will possess the land of Canaan. Abraham believes God and it is credited to him as righteousness. God establishes the covenant by having Abraham sacrifice animals and pass between their halves, and promises the Israelites will be enslaved for 400 years before returning to Canaan. Sarai gives her servant Hagar to Abraham to bear a child, and Hagar conceives Ishmael. God renames Abraham and Sarai, changes Sarai's name to Sarah, and establishes circumcision as the sign of the covenant, promising Abraham many descendants and kings through Isaac despite his and Sarah's old age.
MBS OT(2) Class Presentation-MICAH William Yeong-v2 (22-9-2021).pptxYeong Weng Fatt
The document provides an overview of the Book of Micah, including its author, date, audience, message, and structure. It outlines the book in three sections: (1) a time of judgment and mourning for sin, (2) failure of leaders and prophets to do what is right, and (3) future blessings including the coming Messiah who will deliver and redeem Israel. Key points include Micah prophesying during the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, his message calling the people to repentance and warning of coming judgment, and his promise of future restoration under the Messiah.
Abraham's walk of faith provides invaluable practical lessons to every believer: the cost, the obstacles, the ups and downs, the rewards, and , most importantly, the object of faith. This chapter is a must read and study for every believer.
God's amazing grace and mercy are profoundly evidenced in this account of Abraham and Sarah, who deceived a pagan king, just after they were promised by God the miraculous birth of Isaac. Their deception, unwittingly perhaps to Abraham and Sarah but clearly a scheme of Satan, threatened the fulfilment of God's promise. However, God providentially thwarted Satan's scheme and Isaac was born as God decreed.
While it may appear this chapter is simply about a detailed business transaction over a piece of land for a burial, it is much, much more. Abraham insisted on purchasing land at "full price" to insure that he and his inheritance would dwell in the land God promised. This is not a chapter to quickly skim over.
The document summarizes key events in the Book of Exodus from the Bible. It describes how the Israelites were enslaved in Egypt and Moses' early life as an Egyptian prince. God then calls on Moses to lead the Israelites out of slavery. Despite plagues sent by God, the Pharaoh refuses to release them. After the tenth plague kills the firstborn sons of Egypt, the Pharaoh lets the Israelites go. God parts the Red Sea to allow their escape and later gives the Ten Commandments to Moses at Mount Sinai, establishing a covenant with the Israelites.
God teaches each of us using sometimes intensely painful circumstances to inculcate profound and powerful lessons. Such was the case with Jacob, the deceiver, who spent 20 years with his uncle Laban being on the receiving end of deceitfulness. Everyone, Jacob and Laban, Leah and Rachel, and Zilpah and Bilhah learn life's lessons in God's classroom, known as Genesis 29.
The serpent tempts Eve to eat fruit from the forbidden tree, telling her it will make her like God. Eve eats the fruit and gives some to Adam, and their eyes are opened. God questions Adam and Eve about their disobedience. He curses the serpent to crawl on its belly. God punishes humanity with painful childbirth, hard labor, and eventual physical death. He expels Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden.
Genesis 15-17 details God's covenant with Abraham. God promises Abraham that his descendants will be as numerous as the stars and that he will possess the land of Canaan. Abraham believes God and it is credited to him as righteousness. God establishes the covenant by having Abraham sacrifice animals and pass between their halves, and promises the Israelites will be enslaved for 400 years before returning to Canaan. Sarai gives her servant Hagar to Abraham to bear a child, and Hagar conceives Ishmael. God renames Abraham and Sarai, changes Sarai's name to Sarah, and establishes circumcision as the sign of the covenant, promising Abraham many descendants and kings through Isaac despite his and Sarah's old age.
MBS OT(2) Class Presentation-MICAH William Yeong-v2 (22-9-2021).pptxYeong Weng Fatt
The document provides an overview of the Book of Micah, including its author, date, audience, message, and structure. It outlines the book in three sections: (1) a time of judgment and mourning for sin, (2) failure of leaders and prophets to do what is right, and (3) future blessings including the coming Messiah who will deliver and redeem Israel. Key points include Micah prophesying during the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, his message calling the people to repentance and warning of coming judgment, and his promise of future restoration under the Messiah.
Jacob employed selective breeding strategies with Laban's cattle and flocks in order to increase his own herds. He used visual cues and separated the stronger specimens for breeding to concentrate desirable traits. As a result, Jacob's herds greatly increased in number while Laban's decreased, allowing Jacob to acquire significant wealth before leaving Padan Aram.
This document summarizes a seminar on the Adamic Covenant between God and Adam based on Genesis 3:14-19. It describes the covenant's participants as God and Adam representing humanity. It outlines the provisions, including curses placed on the serpent, Satan, Eve, and Adam. For Adam and humanity, it describes the introduction of physical death, hardship in work, and separation from God. The covenant became the basis for the Dispensation of Conscience and remains in effect today as an unconditional covenant.
The document discusses evidence for the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. It addresses theories such as the disciples suffering hallucinations or making up the story, but rejects these based on eyewitness accounts and the disciples' willingness to suffer persecution preaching the resurrection. The document argues that the empty tomb, changed lives of followers, and early creeds establishing the resurrection show it was a real historical event that transformed the disciples and gave meaning and hope to believers.
CONF. LA MUERTE DE ABRAHAM, EL NACIMIENTO DE ESAU Y JACOB, Y EL DESPRECIO DE ...CPV
SE TRATA DE UNA CONFERENCIA EN POWER POINT QUE TRATA SOBRE LA OCASIÓN CUANDO ABRAHAM ACE UNOS ARREGLOS PREMORTEN Y LA MUERTE DE ABRAHAM. EL NACIMIENTO DE ESAU Y JACOB Y EL DESPRECIO DE ESAU DE SU PRIMOGENITURA. SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITO EN GÉNESIS 25:1-34. HEBREOS 12;15-17 (GN. No. 25) . ADEMAS, HAY UN CRUCIGRAMA BÍBLICO CON SU RESPUESTA SOBRE LA MISMA LECCIÓN Y UN VERSÍCULO PARA MEMORIZAR
Having the Faith of Abraham - Genesis 12:1-9David Turner
Abraham left all he had to seek all that he believed God would give him. He is the Father of faith. Download a free PowerPoint of Genesis 12:1-9 at www.Bibleguy.org
God instructed Noah to build an ark to save his family and two of every kind of animal from a coming flood that would destroy the earth. Noah obeyed God exactly. He took his family and the animals onto the ark as the rains came for 40 days and nights, flooding the entire world. After the waters receded, Noah sent out a raven and a dove to check if any land was visible, and ultimately the ark came to rest on a mountain. God established a covenant with Noah never to destroy the earth again with a flood and set His rainbow as a sign of this promise.
The document provides a summary of the Jacob narrative in Genesis 25-30. It begins by introducing Jacob and providing some context about his family. It then summarizes the key events in the narrative, including Isaac blessing Jacob instead of Esau by disguising himself, Jacob fleeing to Haran to avoid Esau's anger, Jacob's encounter with God during a dream, Jacob marrying and having children in Haran, Jacob acquiring livestock and wealth, and Jacob eventually returning to Canaan after 20 years.
1. Terah and his family, including Abram, lived in Ur of the Chaldeans where they worshipped other gods before God called Abram.
2. God first called Abram to leave his country while he was still in Mesopotamia, but Abram did not obey until after his father Terah died.
3. After Terah's death, God again called Abram to leave his family and homeland and promised to make him a great nation, bless him, and bless all people through him if he obeyed.
This document outlines a presentation about the biblical character Rebekah. It will include: 1) an overview of Rebekah's character and the sorrow and joy in her life, 2) a retelling of her story based on passages from Genesis, 3) an opportunity for personal reflection on aspects of her story, and 4) a summary and lesson learned from her life. The goal is to help attendees embrace godly femininity, characters of biblical women, and teach others.
The temptation is one of the most familiar experiences of a true child of God and no one can totally escape from it. Even our Lord Jesus Christ was tempted (Matt 4:1, Heb 4:15). This is why the Lord taught us to include it in our daily prayer.
The document discusses the divine purpose of the Tabernacle based on Exodus 25:8 and 29:46-47. It covers how God wants to dwell among His people as represented by the Tabernacle, and the significance of its construction according to God's instructions. It also summarizes the arrangement of the 12 tribes of Israel around the Tabernacle, with their placement on the four sides corresponding to the four living creatures seen by Ezekiel and Revelation.
Pastor Peter introduces a new sermon series called "Journey Through the Bible" where he will walk us through the entire Bible to provide an overview of the 'big picture'.
In this sermon, Pastor Peter highlights that the first 11 verses in the book of Genesis are the most attacked verses in the Bible and discusses the arguments and our beleif in the Bible's truth.
This document discusses the history of the Amalekites according to the Bible. It describes how Esau's grandson Amalek was the progenitor of the Amalekite people and nation. Several biblical passages are cited that reference the Amalekites attacking the Israelites or being defeated by them. The document suggests that Saul failed to completely destroy the Amalekites as God commanded. It notes that the Book of Esther identifies Haman, the main villain, as being a descendant of Agag, the Amalekite king captured by Saul. The document analyzes the biblical theme of obedience being more important than sacrifice and connects this to Saul's disobedience in sparing Agag.
- The document discusses the divided kingdom of Israel after King Solomon's reign. It summarizes how the kingdom split into the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah after Solomon's son Rehoboam became king.
- It then provides biblical examples of how division has occurred throughout scripture according to God's will to separate people, as well as lessons about keeping separate from the world as God's ecclesia while awaiting unity in God's kingdom.
- The key events that led to the divided kingdom are summarized, including the reigns and numbers of kings in both Israel and Judah, and how they were held accountable before ultimately falling or being conquered.
The document is a summary of chapters 6-7 of the book of Revelation. It discusses:
1. Christ will judge the world through the seals of Revelation chapter 6, which include the four horsemen representing conquest, war, famine, and death that will be released upon the earth.
2. Christ will save believers, as represented by the sealing of the 144,000 Jewish evangelists and the great multitude from every tribe and nation in heaven in Revelation chapter 7.
3. The document emphasizes that Christ balances both judgment and grace - he will judge the world but prefers to save believers.
The document discusses the differences between the 12 tribes of Israel and the 12 sons of Jacob. It explains that the 12 sons were: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Issachar, Zebulon, Joseph, and Benjamin. However, the tribes that inherited land in Canaan did not exactly match the 12 sons due to Levi receiving no land and Joseph's sons Ephraim and Manasseh each becoming tribes. The document then focuses on the tribes of Ephraim and Dan, explaining how they turned away from God and were judged as a result.
This document discusses conditions for prayers that God answers according to the Bible. It outlines six conditions: 1) Faith 2) Calling on God's name 3) Having proper motives 4) Forgiveness 5) Praying according to God's will 6) Persistence in prayer. Each condition is explained through short biblical passages provided in the document.
Genesis 19 describes God's judgment on Sodom, Gomorrah and other flourishing cities in the plain. This is the final chapter of Lot's life, a sad and tragic story of a man who was Abraham's nephew and who Peter later describes as a "righteous man." This chapter is a shrill warning to all.
The document discusses Abraham and Sarah's faith in God's promise to give them descendants despite their old age and barrenness. It summarizes God telling Abraham to leave his home and promising to make him a great nation. Later, God tests Abraham by commanding him to sacrifice his son Isaac, but stops him at the last moment, seeing his obedience. He provides a ram for the sacrifice instead. God reaffirms his promise that Abraham's descendants will be as numerous as the stars. The document encourages having faith like a mustard seed to see exponential results from whatever seed is sown for God.
Jacob employed selective breeding strategies with Laban's cattle and flocks in order to increase his own herds. He used visual cues and separated the stronger specimens for breeding to concentrate desirable traits. As a result, Jacob's herds greatly increased in number while Laban's decreased, allowing Jacob to acquire significant wealth before leaving Padan Aram.
This document summarizes a seminar on the Adamic Covenant between God and Adam based on Genesis 3:14-19. It describes the covenant's participants as God and Adam representing humanity. It outlines the provisions, including curses placed on the serpent, Satan, Eve, and Adam. For Adam and humanity, it describes the introduction of physical death, hardship in work, and separation from God. The covenant became the basis for the Dispensation of Conscience and remains in effect today as an unconditional covenant.
The document discusses evidence for the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. It addresses theories such as the disciples suffering hallucinations or making up the story, but rejects these based on eyewitness accounts and the disciples' willingness to suffer persecution preaching the resurrection. The document argues that the empty tomb, changed lives of followers, and early creeds establishing the resurrection show it was a real historical event that transformed the disciples and gave meaning and hope to believers.
CONF. LA MUERTE DE ABRAHAM, EL NACIMIENTO DE ESAU Y JACOB, Y EL DESPRECIO DE ...CPV
SE TRATA DE UNA CONFERENCIA EN POWER POINT QUE TRATA SOBRE LA OCASIÓN CUANDO ABRAHAM ACE UNOS ARREGLOS PREMORTEN Y LA MUERTE DE ABRAHAM. EL NACIMIENTO DE ESAU Y JACOB Y EL DESPRECIO DE ESAU DE SU PRIMOGENITURA. SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITO EN GÉNESIS 25:1-34. HEBREOS 12;15-17 (GN. No. 25) . ADEMAS, HAY UN CRUCIGRAMA BÍBLICO CON SU RESPUESTA SOBRE LA MISMA LECCIÓN Y UN VERSÍCULO PARA MEMORIZAR
Having the Faith of Abraham - Genesis 12:1-9David Turner
Abraham left all he had to seek all that he believed God would give him. He is the Father of faith. Download a free PowerPoint of Genesis 12:1-9 at www.Bibleguy.org
God instructed Noah to build an ark to save his family and two of every kind of animal from a coming flood that would destroy the earth. Noah obeyed God exactly. He took his family and the animals onto the ark as the rains came for 40 days and nights, flooding the entire world. After the waters receded, Noah sent out a raven and a dove to check if any land was visible, and ultimately the ark came to rest on a mountain. God established a covenant with Noah never to destroy the earth again with a flood and set His rainbow as a sign of this promise.
The document provides a summary of the Jacob narrative in Genesis 25-30. It begins by introducing Jacob and providing some context about his family. It then summarizes the key events in the narrative, including Isaac blessing Jacob instead of Esau by disguising himself, Jacob fleeing to Haran to avoid Esau's anger, Jacob's encounter with God during a dream, Jacob marrying and having children in Haran, Jacob acquiring livestock and wealth, and Jacob eventually returning to Canaan after 20 years.
1. Terah and his family, including Abram, lived in Ur of the Chaldeans where they worshipped other gods before God called Abram.
2. God first called Abram to leave his country while he was still in Mesopotamia, but Abram did not obey until after his father Terah died.
3. After Terah's death, God again called Abram to leave his family and homeland and promised to make him a great nation, bless him, and bless all people through him if he obeyed.
This document outlines a presentation about the biblical character Rebekah. It will include: 1) an overview of Rebekah's character and the sorrow and joy in her life, 2) a retelling of her story based on passages from Genesis, 3) an opportunity for personal reflection on aspects of her story, and 4) a summary and lesson learned from her life. The goal is to help attendees embrace godly femininity, characters of biblical women, and teach others.
The temptation is one of the most familiar experiences of a true child of God and no one can totally escape from it. Even our Lord Jesus Christ was tempted (Matt 4:1, Heb 4:15). This is why the Lord taught us to include it in our daily prayer.
The document discusses the divine purpose of the Tabernacle based on Exodus 25:8 and 29:46-47. It covers how God wants to dwell among His people as represented by the Tabernacle, and the significance of its construction according to God's instructions. It also summarizes the arrangement of the 12 tribes of Israel around the Tabernacle, with their placement on the four sides corresponding to the four living creatures seen by Ezekiel and Revelation.
Pastor Peter introduces a new sermon series called "Journey Through the Bible" where he will walk us through the entire Bible to provide an overview of the 'big picture'.
In this sermon, Pastor Peter highlights that the first 11 verses in the book of Genesis are the most attacked verses in the Bible and discusses the arguments and our beleif in the Bible's truth.
This document discusses the history of the Amalekites according to the Bible. It describes how Esau's grandson Amalek was the progenitor of the Amalekite people and nation. Several biblical passages are cited that reference the Amalekites attacking the Israelites or being defeated by them. The document suggests that Saul failed to completely destroy the Amalekites as God commanded. It notes that the Book of Esther identifies Haman, the main villain, as being a descendant of Agag, the Amalekite king captured by Saul. The document analyzes the biblical theme of obedience being more important than sacrifice and connects this to Saul's disobedience in sparing Agag.
- The document discusses the divided kingdom of Israel after King Solomon's reign. It summarizes how the kingdom split into the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah after Solomon's son Rehoboam became king.
- It then provides biblical examples of how division has occurred throughout scripture according to God's will to separate people, as well as lessons about keeping separate from the world as God's ecclesia while awaiting unity in God's kingdom.
- The key events that led to the divided kingdom are summarized, including the reigns and numbers of kings in both Israel and Judah, and how they were held accountable before ultimately falling or being conquered.
The document is a summary of chapters 6-7 of the book of Revelation. It discusses:
1. Christ will judge the world through the seals of Revelation chapter 6, which include the four horsemen representing conquest, war, famine, and death that will be released upon the earth.
2. Christ will save believers, as represented by the sealing of the 144,000 Jewish evangelists and the great multitude from every tribe and nation in heaven in Revelation chapter 7.
3. The document emphasizes that Christ balances both judgment and grace - he will judge the world but prefers to save believers.
The document discusses the differences between the 12 tribes of Israel and the 12 sons of Jacob. It explains that the 12 sons were: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Issachar, Zebulon, Joseph, and Benjamin. However, the tribes that inherited land in Canaan did not exactly match the 12 sons due to Levi receiving no land and Joseph's sons Ephraim and Manasseh each becoming tribes. The document then focuses on the tribes of Ephraim and Dan, explaining how they turned away from God and were judged as a result.
This document discusses conditions for prayers that God answers according to the Bible. It outlines six conditions: 1) Faith 2) Calling on God's name 3) Having proper motives 4) Forgiveness 5) Praying according to God's will 6) Persistence in prayer. Each condition is explained through short biblical passages provided in the document.
Genesis 19 describes God's judgment on Sodom, Gomorrah and other flourishing cities in the plain. This is the final chapter of Lot's life, a sad and tragic story of a man who was Abraham's nephew and who Peter later describes as a "righteous man." This chapter is a shrill warning to all.
The document discusses Abraham and Sarah's faith in God's promise to give them descendants despite their old age and barrenness. It summarizes God telling Abraham to leave his home and promising to make him a great nation. Later, God tests Abraham by commanding him to sacrifice his son Isaac, but stops him at the last moment, seeing his obedience. He provides a ram for the sacrifice instead. God reaffirms his promise that Abraham's descendants will be as numerous as the stars. The document encourages having faith like a mustard seed to see exponential results from whatever seed is sown for God.
1) The document summarizes key passages from Genesis about Abraham (called Father Abraham), the founding father of Israel.
2) Genesis 12 describes God's call for Abraham to leave his home and bless all nations, and Genesis 15 records God's covenant with Abraham to give him numerous descendants and the land of Canaan.
3) Genesis 17 details God changing Abraham's name, establishing an everlasting covenant, and instituting circumcision as its sign to be practiced on all males in Abraham's household for generations.
God calls Abram to leave his country and go to the land God will show him. God promises to make Abram into a great nation and bless those who bless him. Abram leaves with his wife Sarai and nephew Lot. When a famine occurs, Abram goes to Egypt for food. To protect himself, Abram claims Sarai is his sister, which leads Pharaoh to take her into his household. God afflicts Pharaoh and his household for Sarai's sake, and Pharaoh returns Sarai to Abram and sends them away.
By faith, Abraham offered up his only son Isaac as a sacrifice at God's command. When they arrived at the place God designated, Abraham built an altar and bound Isaac to it, preparing to slay him with a knife as an offering to God. But an angel of the Lord stopped Abraham and provided a ram to sacrifice instead of Isaac. God blessed Abraham abundantly for his obedience and faith.
Abraham built multiple altars at different locations to worship God. The document discusses lessons that can be learned from Abraham's altars about the nature of worship. Worship should be internal, originating from the heart; intentional, requiring focus on God; intermittent, occurring at specific times rather than constantly; and independent, not relying on pleasing people but only God.
Abraham and the Three Visitors — Pleading for Wicked SodomBibilium
Abraham encounters three visitors from heaven who convey a special message to him and his wife Sarah. When Abraham knew God’s plan to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah, he pleaded with God to spare the city of Sodom if He can find fifty good people. God assures Abraham that if He finds fifty righteous people, he will spare the city for their sake. Abraham further begs with God and finally gets down to a very lesser number of ten people as God answers, “For the sake of ten, I will not destroy it” (Genesis 18:32).
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Thou God Seest Me
I. Exit from Egypt- Gen 12:10
II. Ephemeral Exaltation- Gen 16:3
III. Impulsive Reaction- Gen 16:6-8
IV. Submission for Favor- Gen 16:9
V. Conclusion- Gen 16:13
Abraham is taught doctrine by the Lord and two angels appearing to him. The text demonstrates the Trinity through Abraham interacting with three beings (Gen 18:1-3). It also serves as a type or example for believers, as Sarah laughs at the promise of bearing a child in old age, just as Abraham did previously (Gen 18:12-13). Finally, the Lord affirms that nothing is impossible for Him and He will return as appointed to fulfill the promise of Sarah having a son according to the time of life (Gen 18:14).
This chapter begins with a new revelation of God as El Shaddai to Abram, and continues with God changing Abram's name to Abraham and Sarai's name to Sarah. What relevance do these names have for us today? The chapter closes with God's decree that His Covenant to Abraham will be fulfilled through Isaac and not Ishmael. Understanding this chapter is critical in rightly understanding biblical eschatology, prophecy in general and the conflicts in the MidEast.
The document discusses God's calling of Abram and the promises He made to him. It notes that God called Abram to leave his country and family and go to a new land, promising to make him a great nation and bless all people through him. Abram obeyed God and traveled to Canaan with his wife Sarai, nephew Lot, and possessions. God appeared to Abram, reiterated His promise of the land, and Abram built altars in response. The document examines Abram's faith and trust in God's promises despite uncertainties about having descendants, given his and Sarai's age.
Hagar was an Egyptian servant of Sarai who bore Abraham a son, Ishmael. When Hagar conceived, she and Sarai had a rivalry that led Hagar to flee into the wilderness. There, an angel told her to return to Sarai and that God would greatly multiply her descendants. Years later, after Isaac's birth, Sarai insisted that Abraham cast out Hagar and Ishmael. God told Abraham to listen to Sarai and that He would also make a nation of Ishmael's descendants. Abraham sent them away into the wilderness with provisions, where Ishmael nearly died of thirst until God opened Hagar's eyes to see a well of water.
Our little Church is using a Chronological Bible Reading Schedule by Skip Andrews. It can be found here: http://www.churchofchristduluthga.org/
Each Sunday a lesson is given from some of that week's reading. This lesson covers Jan 20-26.
Man of Faith: Conversation with God Genesis 15Ed Sullivan
God promises Abram that his descendants will possess the land of Canaan. Abram questions how this can be since he has no heir. God tells him that a son from his own body will be his heir. When Abram believes God, it is credited to him as righteousness. God makes a covenant with Abram, passing between pieces of sacrificed animals, promising the land from Egypt to Euphrates to his descendants.
Man of faith no laughing matter Genesis 18Ed Sullivan
God visits Abraham as he sits at the door of his tent and appears with two other men. Abraham insists they stay for a meal, rushing to prepare food for them. During their conversation, God tells Abraham that Sarah will bear him a son next year, though she laughs privately at this since they are both very old. God confronts Sarah about laughing in her disbelief since nothing is impossible for Him. This encounter strengthens Abraham's faith in God's promise of a child for him and Sarah despite their advanced age.
This document summarizes a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi on Genesis 15. The sermon discusses Abraham's travels after God calls him to leave Haran, including going to Egypt during a famine. It then summarizes the key events and promises made to Abraham in Genesis 15, including God appearing to Abraham and promising him numerous descendants, establishing a covenant with Abraham involving cutting animals in half, and promising the land from Egypt to Euphrates River to Abraham's descendants.
This document provides an overview of information related to understanding military culture and common mental health issues among veterans. It discusses the departments and branches of the US military, as well as military ranks, hierarchy, language, and general observations about military culture. Common mental health treatment issues among veterans that are covered include traumatic brain injury, PTSD, depression, suicide, substance abuse, and family issues. The document also provides information on the VA healthcare system and connecting veterans to community care providers.
What does it mean "taking the shield of faith"? Why does a Christian require a "shield"? What is faith? Is all faith the same? How does faith protect? Do you know how to use the "shield of faith"?
More is written about the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ than of any other person in history. Why is that? What did He accomplish by dying on the cross? Why was His resurrection necessary? Is there strong attestation to Christ's resurrection? Must we believe He is alive today? How does the resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth effect you?
All four Gospels -- Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John -- record the triumphal entry of Jesus Christ into the city of Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, Nisan 10. This study is an exposition of John 12:12-19 and answers the question: "What's most important about Palm Sunday?"
What does "having your feet shod with the gospel of peace" mean? How does a Christian prepare their feet? Why is comparing the armor of God to the Roman soldier inappropriate? To what is this metaphor more likely referring?
What is the Christian's "Breastplate of Righteousness" described in Ephesians 6? We are often told the believer's armor is to be compared to that of a Roman soldier. Is this accurate? Study this lesson, and if possible, listen on FaceBook or YouTube by typing my name and the title or text of this study.
The first piece mentioned in the panoply of the "armor of God" for the Christian is "the belt of truth." But, what is truth? Why is it listed first? Why is it vital and what does it protect? Jesus said to Pilate, "To this end was I born, and for this cause I came into the world, that I should bear witness to the truth." (18:37)
George Washington said citizens owe a duty to defend their free government with their property and services. Haile Selassie issued an order to mobilize all able-bodied Ethiopians, including women and children, to fight the Italian invasion. The Bible passage from Ephesians exhorts believers to be strong in the Lord and put on the full armor of God to stand against spiritual attacks from Satan and fight against evil spiritual forces.
The document provides an overview of how Christians are called to "walk worthy" according to passages in Ephesians and other books of the Bible. It discusses that believers are to walk in unity, love, light, and by being filled with the Spirit. Specific instructions are given, such as putting off the old self and putting on the new, imitating God, and walking in wisdom. The goal is for believers to mature in Christ through developing humility, gentleness, patience, and by submitting to one another out of reverence for God.
What is the Bible all about? What is its purpose? How can we get the most out of studying the Bible?
This lesson is part of a series of studies entitle, "Living the Word" taught at the Lighthouse Freedom Center. These slides will help you if you're following us online on Sunday at 8:45.
In many ways Jacob is a picture of every person. We were all by nature selfish, deceitful, "graspers". Jacob is a type of our human carnal nature. But, Jacob changed! One night he wrestled with the Lord and begged for a blessing. His blessing came in the form of a changed character, reflected in his new name: Israel. Israel is a picture of a person changed by God, someone with whom the Spirit of God dwells.
A. When? The vision occurred in the year that King Uzziah died.
B. What? Isaiah saw God sitting on a throne and was overwhelmed by God's holiness, confessing his own sinfulness. A seraphim then cleansed Isaiah's sins with a burning coal.
C. Why? God then commissioned Isaiah to go and speak for God, to which Isaiah responded saying "Here am I, send me."
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It seems that current missionary work requires spending a lot of money, preparing a lot of materials, and traveling to far away places, so that it feels like missionary work. But what was the result they brought back? It's just a lot of photos of activities, fun eating, drinking and some playing games. And then we have to do the same thing next year, never ending. The church once mentioned that a certain missionary would go to the field where she used to work before the end of his life. It seemed that if she had not gone, no one would be willing to go. The reason why these missionary work is so difficult is that no one obeys God’s words, and the Bible is not the main content during missionary work, because in the eyes of those who do not obey God’s words, the Bible is just words and cannot be connected with life, so Reading out God's words is boring because it doesn't have any life experience, so it cannot be connected with human life. I will give a few examples in the hope that this situation can be changed. A375
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3. 1 Then the LORD appeared to him by the terebinth trees of
Mamre, as he was sitting in the tent door in the heat of
the day. 2 So he lifted his eyes and looked, and behold,
three men were standing by him; and when he saw them,
he ran from the tent door to meet them, and bowed
himself to the ground, 3 and said, “My Lord, if I have now
found favor in Your sight, do not pass on by Your servant.
4 Please let a little water be brought, and wash your feet,
and rest yourselves under the tree. 5 And I will bring a
morsel of bread, that you may refresh your hearts. After
that you may pass by, inasmuch as you have come to your
servant.” They said, “Do as you have said.” 6 So Abraham
hurried into the tent to Sarah and said, “Quickly, make
ready three measures of fine meal; knead it and make
cakes.”
4. 7 And Abraham ran to the herd, took a tender and good
calf, gave it to a young man, and he hastened to prepare
it. 8 So he took butter and milk and the calf which he had
prepared, and set it before them; and he stood by them
under the tree as they ate. 9 Then they said to him,
“Where is Sarah your wife?” So he said, “Here, in the
tent.” 10 And He said, “I will certainly return to you
according to the time of life, and behold, Sarah your wife
shall have a son.” (Sarah was listening in the tent door
which was behind him.) 11 Now Abraham and Sarah were
old, well advanced in age; and Sarah had passed the age
of childbearing. 12 Therefore Sarah laughed within herself,
saying, “After I have grown old, shall I have pleasure, my
lord being old also?”
5. 13 And the LORD said to Abraham, “Why did Sarah laugh,
saying, ‘Shall I surely bear a child, since I am old?’ 14 Is
anything too hard for the LORD? At the appointed time I
will return to you, according to the time of life, and Sarah
shall have a son.” 15 But Sarah denied it, saying, “I did not
laugh,” for she was afraid. And He said, “No, but you did
laugh!”
6. 1-15 16-21 22-33
1 as he (Abraham)
was sitting in the
tent door in the
heat of the day. 2
So he lifted his
eyes and looked,
and behold, three
men were
standing by him;
16 and the men
rose up from
there, and looked
toward Sodom,
and Abraham
went with them to
send them on the
way.
22 Then the men
turned away from
there and went
toward Sodom,
but Abraham still
stood before the
LORD.
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3 Scenes in Genesis 18
7. 1. When did the Lord appear to Abraham at
the Oaks of Mamre? What occurred in
chapter 17 and will occur in chapter 19?
1 Then the LORD appeared to him by the terebinth
trees of Mamre, as he was sitting in the tent door
in the heat of the day.
Genesis 17 – the promise of Isaac
Genesis 19 – the destruction of Sodom & Gomorrah
8. 2. Where are the Oaks of Mamre?
Mamre was an Amorite chieftain
with whom Abraham had an alliance
(14:13). Both Mamre and his grove
are first mentioned in 13:18, where
Abraham camped after Lot chose the
best part of the land.
1 Then the LORD appeared to him by the terebinth
trees of Mamre…
9. 1 Then the LORD appeared to him by the terebinth
trees of Mamre, as he was sitting in the tent door
in the heat of the day.
3. What was Abraham doing? Why is this
significant?
10. 4. What did Abraham see?
2 So he lifted his eyes and looked, and behold,
three men were standing by him; and when he
saw them, he ran from the tent door to meet
them, and bowed himself to the ground,
• Abraham was taken by
surprise.
• Abraham did not see the 3
approach him.
• They do not force themselves
on him, but stand respectfully,
waiting to be recognized.
11. 5. Upon seeing, what did he do?
2b and when he saw them, he ran from the tent door
to meet them, and bowed himself to the ground,
12. 6. Why did he bow to the ground? What does
this gesture signify?
2 and when he saw them, he ran from the tent door
to meet them, and bowed himself to the ground,
הִשְׂתַּֽחֲיָה (shachah) the usual word for “worship”
This is the first time
shachah is used in
the biblical text.
13. 7. What did Abraham say?
3 and said, “My Lord, if I have now found favor in
Your sight, do not pass on by Your servant. 4
Please let a little water be brought, and wash
your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree. 5
And I will bring a morsel of bread, that you may
refresh your hearts. After that you may pass by,
inasmuch as you have come to your servant.”
אֲדֹנָי (ʾaḏōnāy) with the lengthened final diphthong
is used by the Masoretes only to refer
to God. (Gen. 15:2 “Sovereign Lord”)
חֵן (ḥēn) favor, grace, acceptance
14. 7a. To Whom did Abraham address “Adonai”?
“The Hebrew word for Lord is in the plural: not
Adoni, which is singular, but Adonai, which is
plural. The reason is not that he is addressing all
three, since the next second person pronoun is
singular. Rather, Abraham recognized one of the
three to be God Himself and used the divine title
of Adonai, literally, “My Lords.” The rabbis
know what the Hebrew reads, of course, and they
have come up with three options to get around the
obvious implication that one of these three men
happens to be God Himself.”
Fruchtenbaum, A. G. (2008). Ariel’s Bible commentary: the book of Genesis (1st ed.,
p. 310). San Antonio, TX: Ariel Ministries.
15. 7b. To Whom did Abraham address “Adonai”?
• The first option is that he was merely addressing
the chief of them, and so, consequently, the
word does not imply or signify God Himself.
• The second option is that he was speaking to
God, pressing Him to wait until he had attended
to his guests.
• The third option is that he recognized that they
were angels and, therefore, called them by their
Master’s name, LORD.
All three options are attempts to get around the
obvious.
Fruchtenbaum, A. G. (2008). Ariel’s Bible commentary: the book of Genesis (1st ed.,
p. 310). San Antonio, TX: Ariel Ministries.
16. 8. How did Abraham know who it was?
Genesis 12:1 The LORD ( יהוה yhwh) said to Abram, “Go
forth from your native land and from your father’s
house to the land that I will show you.”
Genesis 14:19 He blessed him, saying, “Blessed be
Abram of El Elyon ( ﬠֶלְיוֹן אֵל ʾēl ʿěl·yôn), Creator of
heaven and earth.”
Genesis 15:2 But Abram said, “O Lord GOD ( יהוה אֲדֹנָי
ʾǎḏō·nāy yhwh), what can You give me, seeing that I
shall die childless…”
Genesis 17:1 When Abram was ninety-nine years old,
the LORD appeared to Abram and said to him, “I am
El Shaddai ( שַׁדַּי אֵל ʾēl šǎd·dǎy).”
(Scriptures taken from the Tanakh)
17. 9. What did Abraham say?
3 and said, “My Lord, if I have now found favor in
Your sight, do not pass on by Your servant. 4
Please let a little water be brought, and wash
your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree. 5
And I will bring a morsel of bread, that you may
refresh your hearts. After that you may pass by,
inasmuch as you have come to your servant.”
18. 10. Who were the three visitors? (Heb. 13:2)
Hebrews 13:2 Do not forget
to entertain strangers, for by
so doing some have
unwittingly entertained
angels.
Genesis 18:2 So he lifted his eyes and looked, and
behold, three men were standing by him;
Most likely, these same 2
angels escort Lot and his
family from Sodom as it is
destroyed.
19. 11. Why did the Lord appear to Abraham?
How many times has the Lord appeared to
Abraham?
To inform Sarah of her conception and
the birth of Isaac
12:1 Now the LORD had said to Abram…
12:7 Then the LORD appeared to Abram and said…
13:14 And the LORD said to Abram, after Lot had separated from him…
15:1 After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision...
18:1 Then the LORD appeared to him…
21:12 But God said to Abraham…
22:1 Now it came to pass after these things that God tested Abraham...
22:11 But the Angel of the LORD called to him from heaven and said…
20. 12. What was the response to Abraham’s
request?
5b They said, “Do as you have said.”
21. 13. What did Abraham tell Sarah? Why?
6 So Abraham hurried into the tent to Sarah and
said, “Quickly, make ready three measures of
fine meal; knead it and make cakes.”
“hurried” vv. 6, 7
“quick” v. 6
“ran” v. 7
22. 13b. What did Abraham tell Sarah? Why?
6 So Abraham hurried into the tent to Sarah and
said, “Quickly, make ready three measures of
fine meal; knead it and make cakes.”
The law of grain offerings is explained in
Numbers 15:8-9.
• The smallest unit of dry measure is an omer in the
Old Testament: 3 omers = 1 seah or 1 measure.
• The smallest “meal offering” that could be given
was 1 seah, 1/3 of an ephah. It had to be of fine
flour. Abraham gave 3 seahs, 3 measures. He
went above and beyond what was required for
the “meal offering.”
23. 14. Why did Abraham go to all the trouble in
preparing a meal for his guests?
7 And Abraham ran to the herd, took a tender and
good calf, gave it to a young man, and he hastened
to prepare it. 8 So he took butter and milk and the
calf which he had prepared and set it before them;
and he stood by them under the tree as they ate.
24. 15. What are other illustrations of hospitality
in the Old Testament?
• Gen. 19:3 – Lot entertained angels
• Gen. 24:29-33 – Laban entertained
Abraham’s servant
• Judges 19 – a Levite entertained his
concubine
• 1Kgs. 13:11-22 – a Man of God disobeys
25. 16. During Abraham’s conversation with his
guests what did they ask him? What was
Abraham’s response?
9 Then they said to him, “Where is Sarah your
wife?” So he said, “Here, in the tent.”
• After the meal
• Purpose of the visit revealed
26. 17. What two announcements were made to
Abraham in verse 10?
10a And He said, “I will certainly return to you
according to the time of life, and behold, Sarah
your wife shall have a son.”
emphatic Hebrew construction
( שׁוּב אַשוּב šôbʾāšûb)
My grandson, Ashton Baxter Thomas (3 mos.),
&
his great grandmother, Jeane Thomas (90 yrs).
27. 18. Where was Sarah when the announcement
was made?
10b (Sarah was listening in the tent door which
was behind him.)
Not only is the tent door between her and the
messenger, the latter has his back to the tent.
…the important point for the narrative is that the
mysterious speaker cannot see her reaction to the
news. The promise of a son implies that the
speaker is a divine messenger; the fact that he can
discern Sarah’s reactions without seeing her
proves his status and guarantees his message.
Wenham, G. J. (1998). Genesis 16–50 (Vol. 2, p. 48). Dallas: Word,
Incorporated.
28. 19. How did Sarah react to the announcement?
10b (Sarah was listening in the tent door which was
behind him.)
12 Therefore Sarah laughed within herself, saying,
“After I have grown old, shall I have pleasure, my
lord being old also?”
“Listen” ( שָׁמַע šā·mǎʿ) – Ishmael
“Laugh” ( צָחַק ṣā·ḥǎq) – Isaac
29. 19b. How did Sarah react to the announcement?
10b (Sarah was listening in the tent door which was
behind him.)
12 Therefore Sarah laughed within herself, saying,
“After I have grown old, shall I have pleasure, my
lord being old also?”
“pleasure” ( ﬠֶדְנָה ʿěḏ·nāh) – joy of motherhood;
also, sexual pleasure
30. 20. How is this announcement different or
similar to the one made to Abraham
previously? (17:16, 21) What is implied by
these two announcements?
16 And I will bless her and also give you a son by
her; then I will bless her, and she shall be a mother
of nations; kings of peoples shall be from her.”
21 But My covenant I will establish with Isaac, whom
Sarah shall bear to you at this set time next year.”
This announcement is much shorter and briefer. The
promise is for Sarah alone here, and the phrasing
( והנה ) makes its fulfillment sound even closer. It
could be rendered “Your wife Sarah now has a son.”
31. 21. What was Abraham and Sarah’s physical
condition at this time?
11 Now Abraham and Sarah were old, well advanced
in age; and Sarah had passed the age of childbearing.
32. 22. What was Sarah’s reaction to the
announcement? Why is her reaction
significant?
12 Therefore Sarah laughed within herself, saying,
“After I have grown old, shall I have pleasure, my
lord being old also?”
Proverbs 16:2 All the ways of a man are pure in
his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the spirits.
34. 22b. What was Sarah’s reaction to the
announcement? Why is her reaction
significant?
12 Therefore Sarah laughed within herself, saying,
“After I have grown old, shall I have pleasure, my
lord being old also?”
Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living
and powerful, and sharper than any two-
edged sword, piercing even to the division of
soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and
is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of
the heart.
36. 23. What two questions were asked of
Abraham following Sarah’s reaction?
13 And the LORD said to Abraham, “Why did Sarah
laugh, saying, ‘Shall I surely bear a child, since I
am old?’ 14a Is anything too hard for the LORD? At
the appointed time I will return to you, according
to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.”
Jeremiah 32:27 “Behold, I am the LORD, the God of
all flesh. Is there anything too hard for Me?
Jeremiah 32:17 ‘Ah, Lord GOD! Behold, You have
made the heavens and the earth by Your great
power and outstretched arm. There is nothing too
hard for You.
37. 24. What is your response to the second
question asked of Abraham?
38. 25. In addition to these questions, what
promise was made to Abraham?
14b At the appointed time I will return to you,
according to the time of life, and Sarah shall
have a son.”
39. 26. How did Sarah respond when her reaction
was revealed? Why?
15 But Sarah denied it, saying, “I did not laugh,”
for she was afraid.
Psalm 139:23 Search
me, O God, and know
my heart; try me, and
know my anxieties;
40. 27. What affect did her denial have on her
guests?
15b And He said, “No, but you did laugh!”
41. 28. When did the angels part from Abraham?
16 Then the men rose from there and looked
toward Sodom, and Abraham went with them
to send them on the way.
• When Sarah was informed of her
miraculous conception, and the birth
of the son of the covenant.
• When it was clear Sarah understood
the message.
• When it was time to move on to their
next assignment.
ἄγγελος (angelos) = messengers
42. 29. What was the angels next assignment?
16a Then the men rose from there and looked
toward Sodom...
43. 30. Where was the city of Sodom?
16a Then the men rose from there and looked
toward Sodom...
44. 31. Why did Abraham go with the angels?
16 Then the men rose from there and looked
toward Sodom, and Abraham went with them
to send them on the way.
Hebrews 1:7 And of the angels He says: “Who
makes His angels spirits and His ministers a
flame of fire.”
Psalm 104:4 Who makes His angels spirits, His
ministers a flame of fire.
ἄγγελος (angelos) = messengers
45. 32. What question did the Lord ask of Himself?
17 And the LORD said, “Shall I hide from Abraham
what I am doing…?”
John 15:15 No longer do I call you servants, for a
servant does not know what his master is doing;
but I have called you friends, for all things that I
heard from My Father I have made known to you.
46. 33. What two prophecies did the Lord make
concerning Abraham that affects you?
18 since Abraham shall surely become a great and
mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth
shall be blessed in him?
Romans 1:16 For I am
not ashamed of the
gospel of Christ, for it
is the power of God to
salvation for everyone
who believes, for the
Jew first and also for
the Greek.
47. 34. How will this prophecy be fulfilled?
Prophetic Prints – David & Linda Herman
48. 35. What is one of the effects of God’s election
of Abraham?
19 For I have known him, in
order that he may command
his children and his household
after him, that they keep the
way of the LORD, to do
righteousness and justice, that
the LORD may bring to Abraham
what He has spoken to him.”
49. 36. What two observations did God make of
Sodom and Gomorrah?
20 And the LORD said, “Because the outcry against
Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin
is very grave,
Antediluvian Civilization
Genesis 6:11–12 The earth also was corrupt
before God, and the earth was filled with
violence. 12 So God looked upon the earth, and
indeed it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted
their way on the earth.
50. 37. If God is omnipresent then what is the
meaning of the phrase “I will go down to
see…”?
21 I will go down now and see whether they have
done altogether according to the outcry against
it that has come to Me; and if not, I will know.”
51. 38. What kind of cries “justify” God’s
intervention?
21 I will go down now and see whether they have
done altogether according to the outcry against it
that has come to Me; and if not, I will know.”
Is there sufficient
evidence
to prosecute?
52. 39. What did the others do while Abraham
and the Lord spoke? Why?
22 Then the men turned away from there and went
toward Sodom, but Abraham still stood before the
LORD.
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53. 40. What did Abraham ask of the Lord? Why?
23 And Abraham came near and said, “Would You
also destroy the righteous with the wicked?
54. 41. What game-show principle did Abraham
use when interceding for the citizens of
Sodom?
55. 42. What principle illustrates Abraham’s
intercession for Sodom?
Matthew 5:13 “You are the salt of the earth;
but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be
seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be
thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.
1 Peter 4:17 For the time has come for judgment
to begin at the house of God; and if it begins
with us first, what will be the end of those who
do not obey the gospel of God?
What is the purpose of
God’s judgment?
56. 43. Why does Abraham begin with the number
50 when interceding for Sodom?
24 Suppose there were fifty righteous within the
city; would You also destroy the place and not
spare it for the fifty righteous that were in it?
Represents Power & Celebration
• The Year of Jubilee – 50th year
(Lev. 25:10)
• Pentecost – 50th day after
Passover (Lev. 23:15-16)
57. 44. Why does the innocent suffer when the
wicked are judged by God?
25 Far be it from You to do such a thing as this,
to slay the righteous with the wicked, so that the
righteous should be as the wicked; far be it from
You! Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?”
Habakkuk 1:13 You are of purer eyes than to
behold evil, and cannot look on wickedness.
Why do You look on those who deal
treacherously, and hold Your tongue when the
wicked devours a person more righteous than
he?
58. 45. What was God’s response to Abraham’s
intercession?
26 So the LORD said, “If I find in Sodom fifty righteous
within the city, then I will spare all the place for their
sakes.”
As Christ’s righteousness
covers the unrighteous,
those make righteous by
His blood spare judgment
from those associated
with them.
59. 46. Why does Abraham mention that he is
“made of dust and ashes” when speaking
with the Lord?
27 Then Abraham answered and said, “Indeed
now, I who am but dust and ashes have taken it
upon myself to speak to the Lord:
Human (Latin: humus) = dust
60. 47. Why did Abraham renegotiate the terms
of God’s judgment based on 45 to 40, to 30,
to 20, finally to 10 “righteous” citizens in
Sodom?
28 Suppose there were five less than the fifty
righteous; would You destroy all of the city for
lack of five?” So He said, “If I find there forty-five,
I will not destroy it.” 29 And he spoke to Him yet
again and said, “Suppose there should be forty
found there?” So He said, “I will not do it for the
sake of forty.” 30 Then he said, “Let not the Lord
be angry, and I will speak: Suppose thirty should
be found there?” So He said, “I will not do it if I
find thirty there.”
61. 47b. Why did Abraham renegotiate the terms
of God’s judgment based on 45 to 40, to 30,
to 20, finally to 10 “righteous” citizens in
Sodom?
31 And he said, “Indeed now, I have taken it upon
myself to speak to the Lord: Suppose twenty
should be found there?” So He said, “I will not
destroy it for the sake of twenty.” 32 Then he said,
“Let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak but
once more: Suppose ten should be found there?”
And He said, “I will not destroy it for the sake of
ten.”
62. 48. Why did the Lord “finish” his negotiation
at 10 “righteous” citizens in Sodom?
33 So the LORD went His way as soon as He had
finished speaking with Abraham; and Abraham
returned to his place.
• 10x “God said” in Genesis 1
• 10th Generation – Flood (Gen. 6:5-8)
• 10th Generation of Shem – Abraham (Gen. 11:10-26)
• 10 Plagues (Ex. 7-11)
• 10 Commandments (Ex. 20)
• 10th of Nisan – Passover (Ex. 12:3)
• 10 necessary for a minion
• 10th = tithe