Homiletics 101: Genesis 20

Saturday, January 26, 2013

Chuck's study this week:

Lesson 17

Passage Genesis 20-21

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Description Abraham relationship with Sarah causes Abimeleck problems (Genesis 20:1-18)

a. The relationship lie (1-2)

b. The Abimeleck dream (3-7)

c. The truth challenge of Abraham (8-13)

d. Abimeleck generous gifts to Abraham (14-18)

Abraham two sons – Isaac promise; Ishmael assurance (Genesis 21:1-21)

a. Isaac born and circumcised (1-7)

b. Hagar mocks Isaac festivities and Sarah separation (8-10)

c. Abraham distress and God’s assurance for Ishmael (11-13)

d. Hagar sent away (14) e. God intervenes and protects Hagar and Ishmael (15-20)

Abraham a man of demonstrated faith blesses Abimeleck (Genesis 21:22-34)

a. Abimeleck recognizes Abraham blessing and requests kindness (22-24)

b. Abimeleck accepts Abraham claim for well (25-30)

c. Treaty of Beersheba (31-34)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Division	Scripture
Description Abraham relationship with Sarah causes Abimeleck problems	Genesis 20:1-18
Abraham two sons – Isaac promise; Ishmael assurance	Genesis 21:1-21
Abraham a man of demonstrated faith blesses Abimeleck	Genesis 21:22-34

Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)

Abraham lie brings Abimeleck problems, Isaac birth separation, faith promise

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

To Learn that God desires pure honest demonstration of faith and our walk reflects our relationships with Him to the world.

Specific Application Questions

	1. Where are we not being completely honest?
	2. Sin has no place in God’s plan; where are we allowing sin to interfere with His plan for us?
	3. Does your faith show? How is it seen where you live?
	4.

Principles to Remember

	God wants honest faith in Him
	Sin brings separation from God
	We are a gift of faith to our friends and family