A Testimony, Family, and Life in Ruin – Genesis 19

Lot ruined his testimony so much that his family thought he was joking when he warned of God’s judgment. Does your life make your testimony for Christ a joke? Lot’s family is ruined. His two remaining daughters who were unmarried were so warped by the wickedness of their hometown that they plotted incest with their father. The two sons born of incest became the progenitors of Moab and Ammon, Israel’s longstanding enemies.

Same Song, Second Verse – Genesis 20
Abraham reverts to lying about his wife again. Again God graciously intervenes to protect Sarah. Abimelech demonstrates proper submission to God. God demonstrated that Abraham did not have to resort to fraud for his protection, he could trust in the Almighty God. Honesty is still the best policy!

Finally, He’s Here! – Genesis 21

“as he had said” (vs.1) – This is always what God does! After twenty five years the suspense is over with the earlier laughter of derision turning to rejoicing! “Blessed be the LORD, that hath given rest unto his people Israel, according to all that he promised: there hath not failed one word of all his good promise, which he promised by the hand of Moses his servant.” – 1 Kings 8:56