Genesis 18 - The Promise of Isaac Confirmed

THE PROMISE OF ISAAC CONFIRMED

A. Abraham welcomes important visitors.

1. (Genesis 18:1-5) Abraham invites the LORD and two others to a meal.

[Heb 13:2 ESV] 2 Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.

2. (Genesis 18:6-8) Sarah and Abraham prepare a meal for their visitors.

3. (Genesis 18:9-10) God reconfirms His promise of a son.

4. (Genesis 18:11-12) Sarah’s reaction to God’s promise.

5. (Genesis 18:13-15) God answers Sarah’s laugh.

[Gen 18:14 ESV] 14 Is anything too hard for the LORD? At the appointed time I will return to you, about this time next year, and Sarah shall have a son."

B. Abraham intercedes for the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah.

1. (Genesis 18:16-19) God decides to reveal to Abraham the fate of Sodom and Gomorrah.

[Gen 18:19 ESV] 19 For I have chosen him, that he may command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the LORD by doing righteousness and justice, so that the LORD may bring to Abraham what he has promised him."

2. (Genesis 18:20-21) God tells Abraham He will see if Sodom and Gomorrah are worthy of judgment.

3. (Genesis 18:22-26) Abraham asks an important question: Will God destroy the righteous with the wicked?

4. (Genesis 18:27-33) Abraham bargains with God for Sodom and Gomorrah.