The fruit of Abraham's fellowship with the Lord were: the promise of God, the presence of God & the blessing of God. As a result, he experienced Gods's grace and could pass on this blessing to others, become the father of many.
18:22-33 Abraham refrained from presumption of God's mercy. He remembered God's character. He pleaded for it to be true in this scenario.
Ch 19 reveals the depravity of humans. We will continually move towards greater and greater wickedness. Nothing, but divine intervention will stop us. Our sin will always lead to judgment. Divine mercy will always prevail, but we need to be willing to accept it. If we wish to escape it, we need to hurry and obey.
As a result of his choice of home, Lot suffered the loss of his wife, friends, family and ultimately his daughters chose sin which resulted in inevitable consequences.
Gen 20 reminds us we are never too far from the potential of sin. However, it also reiterates the goodness of God. He will not let us go.
Sarah's laughter had changed from unbelief to joy at belief and fulfilment. God had brought His promises to pass. Isaac's name was a reminder of God's limitless possibilities, which bring joy to us when we believe in faith.
Ishmael was being cast out of God's covenant family blessing but God chose to include him with His blessing and presence.
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