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5.27.2010

GENESIS 20

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Not again! Abraham gets he and Sarah and others into a mess by having Sarah pose as his sister (remember chapter 12 in Egypt?). Verse 13 tells us that Abraham had this as a guiding principle in order to protect him from his fears. How's that working out, Abraham?

Once again, it is God's promises that carry things forward and God's intervention that offer protection of His will and people, though not without pain and consequences for unfaithful choices and actions.

Notice the maturity of Abimelech in this story too, in spite of Abraham's assumption that there would be 'no fear of God in this place.'

Thoughts, questions, applications...

Prayers,
Matt
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  1. AndyMay 27, 2010 at 12:14 PM

    It is interesting to me how, occasionally, our Bible heroes run into other people that are not necessarily earmarked as GOD's chosen people and yet they fear GOD.

    I also struck me as quite ironic that Abimilech paid 1000 shekels of silver for Sarah's offense and yet the pharisees only paid 30 for Jesus' betrayal.

    Matt, I like your comments on GOD's will despite our choices and, at times, lack of faith. Some days it is the only thing that keeps me putting one foot in front of the other. It is only via Proverbs 3:5,6 that some choices can be made. Lots of prayer and questions and then a step of faith. I'm living that right now, and yes, it's not without pain.

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  2. DocMay 27, 2010 at 10:24 PM

    Passing Sarah off as his sister is not without benefit . Each time Abraham does that , he gets richer ! Matter of fact it's such a good ploy that he perhaps teaches it to Isaac because Isaac uses
    it a few chapters later .

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