Genesis 20

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I. Abraham and Abimelech

A. Abraham goes to Gerar. Genesis 20:1

B. King Abimelech takes Sarah, whom Abraham said was his sister. Genesis 20:2

C. Abimelech is rebuked of God in a dream. Genesis 20:3-7

1. Abimelech apologizes, and he is ordered to restore to Abraham his wife. Genesis 20:4-7

2. Abraham is called a prophet by God. Genesis 20:7

3. Abimelech informs his servants what has happened. Genesis 20:8

D. Abimelech rebukes Abraham for what he did. Genesis 20:9-10

E. Abraham defends himself. Genesis 20:11-13

1. Abraham was afraid.

2. Sarah is Abraham’s half sister and also his wife.

F. Abimelech gives Sarah back to Abraham. Genesis 20:14-16

1. Abimelech gave Abraham sheep, oxen, silver and servants.

2. Abimelech told Abraham he could dwell anywhere in the land.

3. Abimelech rebukes Sarah.

G. Abimelech and his house were barren. Genesis 20:17-18

1. God answered Abraham’s prayer for the healing of Abimelech and his house.

II. The New Testament teaching of Sarah and Abraham. 1 Peter 3:5-6

A. Women are to trust God in obeying their husbands.

1. Abraham put Sarah in jeopardy twice: in Egypt, Genesis 12:10-20, and in Gerar, Genesis 20.

2. As Sarah obeyed Abraham both times, she trusted God to deliver her.

B. Will we trust God or protect ourselves, when it looks as if in obeying God, things might not go well or there is danger ahead?

C. Abraham tried to protect himself, but Sarah just trusted God to protect her.