23 April 2013
Contents: Where?
Gerar, Beersheba Who? Abraham, Sarah, Abimelech, Isaac, Hagar,
Ishmael
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20:1-2
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Abraham sojourned in Gerar and said Sarah was his sister
so King Abimelech took her.
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2
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20:3-7
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God told Abimelech in a dream Sarah was married and He
kept Abimelech from sinning and he had to give her back.
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3
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20:8-13
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Abimelech confronted Abraham who admitted his fear and
that Sarah really is his half-sister and he asked her to say so.
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4
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20:14-18
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Abimelech gave Abraham animals and Sarah, Abraham prayed
and God healed Abimelech’s people so they bore children.
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5
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21:1-8
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The Lord enabled Sarah to conceive and she bore Isaac (laughter)
and Abraham (100 y.o.) circumcised him at 8 days old, Isaac grew and was
weaned and there was a great feast.
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6
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21:9-10
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Sarah saw Hagar’s son mocking and told Abraham to drive
her out.
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7
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21:11-14
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The matter distressed him but God comforted him and said,
“do it” and Abraham sent them away.
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8
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21:15-21
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Hagar put the boy under a bush when the water ran out and
wept but God assured her Ishmael would be a great nation and opened her eyes
to see a well and the lad grew into an archer and married an Egyptian.
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9
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21:22-26
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Abraham swore that he wouldn’t deal falsely with Abimelech
and complained about a well Abimelech’s servants seized.
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10
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21:27-30
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They made a covenant and Abraham gave Abimelech 7 ewes as
an oath that he dug the well.
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11
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21:31-34
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They took the oath at Beersheba and Abimelech ret’d to
land of Philistines, Abraham planted tree and called on the Everlasting God
and sojourned in land of Philistines.
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Divisions:
1
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20:1-18
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Abraham lets Abimelech take his “sister” Sarah, but God
protects them.
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Principle:
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A half-truth is a whole lie!
Husbands should protect their wives.
When husbands fail, it gives God the opportunity to be
recognized.
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2
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21:1-21
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Abraham and Sarah have Isaac and Hagar and Ishmael are
sent away.
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Principle:
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God keeps His promises.
Obedience to God is a must.
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3
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21:22-34
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Abraham and Abimelech make a covenant.
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Principle:
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We should deal honestly with everyone.
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Subject Sentence:
Isaac arrives,
Abraham sends Hagar away and covenants with Abimelech.
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Aim (Christian and Non-Christian):
TCMATK that God’s people are under His protection and
recipients of His promises.
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Application:
1
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When have you sinned but experienced God’s protection?
Under what circumstances has someone failed you only for
you to learn that God was protecting you regardless?
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2
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What promises has God fulfilled to you that you waited a
long time for?
What promises are you still waiting on God to deliver?
What actions do you take to assure obedience to God?
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3
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How can you be sure to always deal honestly with others?
When have you experienced someone dealing dishonestly with
you and how did it affect your relationship?
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