Genesis Week 13 - Conversation

The conversations that take place in this chapter seem almost casual, like two old friends talking. One conversation is about miraculous life, the other about destruction and death. We also see here a contrast in the timing of the fulfillment of these two events. On the one hand we have years upon years upon years of waiting, then this final reassurance, yet still another whole year to wait for the promise to come true. On the other hand we have God’s plan shared with Abraham one evening and then carried out within the week! Abraham is the one through whom God’s promised seed will come and his family will significantly impact the entire world. In order to carry out this monumental task Abraham needs to understand some things about God, sin, and leadership. The Lord is consistent with His pattern of ‘coming down’, moving toward the sinner and dealing personally with the justice required. Abraham processes the information through the lens of character he knows is true; God does not flippantly destroy the creation He has made and loves. (see Ezekiel 18:23)

Prepare for this week's teaching by reading Genesis 18