Tag Archives: Genesis 18

Challenged to Intercede

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 18:16-33 16 Then the men stood up, intending to leave there, and they looked down toward Sodom. And Abraham walked beside them to send them off. 17 The LORD said, “Should I hide from Abraham what I am about … Continue reading →

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Honor and trust

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 18:1-15 And the LORD appeared to him near the oaks of Mamre, as he sat at the entrance of his tent in the heat of the day. 2 He lifted up his eyes and looked, and see, three men … Continue reading →

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Abraham: intercessor

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 18:16-33.  One of the three “men” who had visited Abraham at Mamre turns out to have been the LORD himself.  He sends the other two off to evaluate the spiritual condition of Sodom and Gomorrah. Abraham stays back with … Continue reading →

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Abraham: do not pass by

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 18:1-15.  Three “men” on a mission.  Abraham sees them and pleads with them to stop and stay a while.  He gives them rest, and a quick but substantial meal.  What if he had not taken the time to show … Continue reading →

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an insufficient request

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Gen. 18:16-33.  God had determined to destroy Sodom because its sin was very grave (20), but he also chose to let Abraham know that it was going to happen. Abraham interceded for Sodom by appealing to God’s justice — not … Continue reading →

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