Why was Lot reluctant to leave Sodom? Did God lead him there? Comparing Lot lifting his eyes with Abraham lifting his eyes under God’s instruction, and learning from Zoar, the mountains and God’s mercy.
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Genesis 18 focuses on three key issues: the LORD appears to Abraham, God reaffirms His promise to Sarah, and Abraham intercedes after God has spoken concerning Sodom. 1. The LORD Appears — Genesis 18:1–8 Genesis 18:1 says, “And the LORD appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre.” Abraham then saw three men. Genesis 19:1
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Introduction Genesis 17:1–3 records God re-engaging Abram after the events of Genesis 16. Ishmael had been born when Abram was 86, and the next recorded divine appearance comes when Abram is 99. God introduces Himself as “the Almighty God” and calls Abram to walk before Him and be perfect. The passage invites us to consider
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Genesis 15 – Faith, Questions and God’s Covenant Theme: Faith, Questions and God’s Covenant Introduction Genesis 15 comes after Abram’s victory in Genesis 14. Although God had already promised Abram descendants and land, years had passed and Abram still had no child. God therefore begins the chapter with reassurance: “Fear not, Abram: I am thy
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