This study is part of our series of verse by verse studies of Genesis, the 1st book in the Bible. Taught by our pastor, Simeon Forder, at our Sunday morning service on the 19th November 2023.

About this book

Genesis is the first book in the Bible, and in its more than 1500 verses, there are over 50 prophecies, 100+ commands, over 70 promises, and almost 100 distinct messages from God. As well as recording the firsts of so many things — including the first marriage, sin, child, murder, death, laughs, tears — this book also explains God’s established order in all things; from creation to Israel, marriage to tithing, and all before the law is even mentioned. But ultimately, this book points to Jesus as our Saviour, not only in obvious ways, but in its smaller details too.

About this study

Chapter 18 records an incredible conversation between God and Abraham. First God reiterates His promise that Sarah would have a son, and in the process causes her to switch her focus from her own strengths and abilities, to His. Next, as God sends his angels to determine all that is going on in Sodom, Abraham intercedes for the city, discovering that God indeed cannot judge the righteous with the wicked, which has implications for us in our world today as well.

Application question

• Are you doubting what God can do? Are you bold enough in your prayers?
• Are you teaching your children? (especially dad’s)
• When was the last time you praised God in prayer for His character? When will be the next time?