Genesis: Week 33

Sunday, January 12th, 2024

Please Read

  • Genesis 21:22-34

Main Idea: The everlasting God has everlasting faithfulness to his covenant people

What does this passage teach us historically?

  • Abimelech engages with Abraham again and recognizes God’s favor over Abraham

  • Abraham reproves Abimelech for the actions of his men

  • They enter into a covenant together and exchange lambs as a symbol of their agreement and resolve their offense

  • God establishes Beersheba as the place where Isaac dwells as the narrative begins to shift towards Isaac and away from Abraham.

  • God established the borders of Israel and already begins to fulfill his promise of land in Genesis 12:1-3

What does this passage teach us theologically?

  • He is the everlasting God

How does this passage apply to our lives?

  • When you witness God’s work in your life, respond in worship

Questions For Greater Discussion

  • Have you had a conflict with someone you respected? How did you engage in conflict resolution? What are some ways you have handled conflict poorly in the past? Please read Matthew 18:15-20 and discuss healthy conflict resolution.

  • Abimelech acknowledges the favor of God in this text. Does this make him a worshipper of Yahweh? What experiences have you had in your life or with others who appreciate God but do not adore him?

  • What are some ways you need to acknowledge God’s faithfulness in your life over the past few years? How are you memorializing and remembering God’s faithfulness to you?

  • What are some ways you take God’s consistency for granted? What are your current habits of worship before God?

  • Please read Romans 12:1-2. What is one way you can embody sacrificial worship before the Lord this week?

Pray and close it out!!