Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Genesis 18:

Summary: Abraham entertains three holy men—They promise that Sarah shall have a son—Abraham will command his children to do justice and judgment—The Lord appears to him—They discuss the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah.

Personal Reflection: Once again. It's a late day. My favorite part of this chapter is the conversation between the Lord and Abraham at the end. Abraham progressively asks the Lord if he will destroy the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah if less and less righteous people are found. The Lord promises that he will not destroy Sodom and Gomorrah if even ten righteous people are found. But in the end of the chapter, it becomes obvious that Abraham could have asked for less. The Lord is aware of even a single righteous individual. He sends his servants to bring Lot and his family out of Sodom. When not even ten can be found in the city, the Lord brings the few that are righteous out of the city.

The Lord cares for individuals.

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