Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Genesis 18
Genesis 18
“Questions”
Vs. 1
“The LORD appeared to Abraham…” In this passage, Abraham and Sarah get something we might all wish for at some point, a visit from Jesus Himself. Now you might be looking back at your bible and wondering how we know it is Jesus. Here is how:
“LORD” in all capital letters: vs. 1,10,13,14,17,19,20,22,26,33.
Statements made by Jesus:
o Prophecy in vs. 13 about birth of Isaac.
o He knew Sarah talked and laughed under her breath vs. 10-13
o “I have chosen Abraham” vs. 19
So, Abraham has an encounter with Jesus, long before the incarnation of Jesus. What an amazing privilege for Abraham and Sarah. So how do they handle it?
Vs. 3-8
Abraham turns into a wonderful host, and invites his guests to a fine dinner, including fresh baked bread, and the choicest of meat. Abraham treats the three visitors very well.
Vs. 10
“I will surely return to you about this time next year, and Sarah your wife will have a son.” Jesus promises to return in one year, and the promise of a child will have come to pass by that day.
Vs. 12
"After I am worn out and my master is old, will I now have this pleasure?" Sarah questions Jesus himself. She doubts and makes sarcastic remarks. Of course Jesus hears her and challenges her on it.
Vs. 16-21
Jesus tells Abraham about the impending destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah.
Vs. 22-End
“Then Abraham approached him and said: "Will you sweep away the righteous with the wicked? What if …” Abraham has many questions. He asks questions about what will become, and what would be the number that Jesus would feel is worth saving. They have a long conversation in which Abraham learns about the character of God, and what will be.
Questions:
There is a large difference in how Sarah questioned Jesus and how Abraham questioned Jesus. When Sarah did it, she didn’t really want to know the answer, she just wanted to question and mock. When Abraham asked Jesus, he really wanted to learn.
How do you question God?
Are you sincere, or are you mocking?
"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.”
Matt 7:7-8
“Questions”
Vs. 1
“The LORD appeared to Abraham…” In this passage, Abraham and Sarah get something we might all wish for at some point, a visit from Jesus Himself. Now you might be looking back at your bible and wondering how we know it is Jesus. Here is how:
“LORD” in all capital letters: vs. 1,10,13,14,17,19,20,22,26,33.
Statements made by Jesus:
o Prophecy in vs. 13 about birth of Isaac.
o He knew Sarah talked and laughed under her breath vs. 10-13
o “I have chosen Abraham” vs. 19
So, Abraham has an encounter with Jesus, long before the incarnation of Jesus. What an amazing privilege for Abraham and Sarah. So how do they handle it?
Vs. 3-8
Abraham turns into a wonderful host, and invites his guests to a fine dinner, including fresh baked bread, and the choicest of meat. Abraham treats the three visitors very well.
Vs. 10
“I will surely return to you about this time next year, and Sarah your wife will have a son.” Jesus promises to return in one year, and the promise of a child will have come to pass by that day.
Vs. 12
"After I am worn out and my master is old, will I now have this pleasure?" Sarah questions Jesus himself. She doubts and makes sarcastic remarks. Of course Jesus hears her and challenges her on it.
Vs. 16-21
Jesus tells Abraham about the impending destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah.
Vs. 22-End
“Then Abraham approached him and said: "Will you sweep away the righteous with the wicked? What if …” Abraham has many questions. He asks questions about what will become, and what would be the number that Jesus would feel is worth saving. They have a long conversation in which Abraham learns about the character of God, and what will be.
Questions:
There is a large difference in how Sarah questioned Jesus and how Abraham questioned Jesus. When Sarah did it, she didn’t really want to know the answer, she just wanted to question and mock. When Abraham asked Jesus, he really wanted to learn.
How do you question God?
Are you sincere, or are you mocking?
"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.”
Matt 7:7-8
