Genesis: Week 28

Sunday, October 13th, 2024

Please Read

  • Genesis 18:1-15

Main Idea: Those with faith enjoy a friendship with God

What does this passage teach us historically?

  • The Lord appeared to Abraham during the heat of the day in some sort of physical form where they directly conversed with one another.

  • Abraham responded “quickly” throughout the chapter to host and interact with his visitors.

  • Sarah laughed in disbelief at the Word from the Lord regarding her having a son in her old age.

What does this passage teach us theologically?

  • God gives friendship to those who believe in Him

How does this passage apply to our lives?

  • 4 marks of friendship

    • a believing friendship

    • a humble friendship

    • a sacrificial friendship

    • a hospitable friendship

Questions For Greater Discussion

  • What does it mean for us to respond quickly to the prompting of the Lord? Are you quick to respond when interacting with the Lord? Why or why not?

  • Can you think of a time you have scoffed or laughed in disbelief at something the Lord was trying to lead you towards or communicating to you? Please share about that moment

  • Please read James 2:23. What are the attributes seen of Abraham in this text that show he is a friend of God? What are some ways you want to grow in your capacity to have friendship with the Lord?

  • What does it look like practically for us to have a believing heart before the Lord? (You can read John 20:29 if you want).

  • What does it look like practically for us to have humility in our friendship with God? (You can read 1 Peter 5:6-7 if you want).

  • What does it look like practically for us to walk sacrificially in friendship with the Lord? (You can read Romans 12:1 if you want).

  • What does it look like practically for us to possess a hospitable friendship with the Lord? (You can read Matthew 25:37-40 if you want).

Do you relate to God more like an occasional guest or a personal friend?

Pray and close it out!!