I. Abraham’s Extravagant Hospitality (18:1-8) The 3 “Men” B. Abraham’s Haste “ran”; “quickly”; “quick”; “ran”; “quickly” C. Abraham’s Abundance 1. 3 Seah of Flour (@ 36 lbs.) 2. Entire Calf 3. Milk and Curds
II. Sarah’s Laughter – (18:9-15) A. Announcement of a Beginning (Isaac) B. Sarah’s Laughter will be balanced by Sodom’s Outcry
III. The LORD’s Chosen One – (18:16-21) A. Abraham as God’s Friend 1. God eats with him 2. God walks with him 3. God confides in him B. Abraham as God’s Plan 1. For the world 2. For the following generations
IV. Abraham as Mediating Prophet – (18:22-33) A. Abraham’s Position – stood before the Lord B. Abraham’s Concern – God’s Justice C. Abraham’s Negotiation – How many? D. God’s Justice 1. He investigates the accusations thoroughly 2. He establishes 2 witnesses (2 other “men”) 3. He involves the faithful in His judgement 4. He displays compassion for the suffering 5. He prioritizes mercy over wrath
V. Lot’s Hospitality – (19:1-3) A. Lot’s Shift – “near”; “in”; “at the gate” B. Lot’s Concern – “he pressed them strongly” C. Lot is Identified with Abraham
VI. Sodom’s Sin Exposed – (19:4-11) A. Sodom’s Sin B. Lot’s Sin C. Angels’ Intervention
VII. Lot’s Failures – (19:12-22) A. He can’t convince his sons-in-law to leave B. He lingers C. He begs for a different escape plan
VIII. Sodom & Gomorrah Destroyed (19:23-29) A. The LORD rained on Sodom & Gomorrah B. Lot’s wife looked back C. Abraham looked down D. God remembered Abraham
IX. Sodom Lives On in the Hearts of Lot’s Daughters (19:30-38) A. Lot’s Fate B. Daughters’ Default C. Sons’ Futures
WHAT WE LEARN… A. From Abraham Friendship with God is possible 2) Intercessory prayer matters
WHAT WE LEARN… A. From Lot Straddling the fence is miserable 2) God’s mercy and grace still grab us
WHAT WE LEARN… B. From God He hears the cry of the oppressed 2) His just judgment is coming 3) He saves the righteous
WHAT WE LEARN… C. About Jesus He is the sunrise that brings the ultimate salvation for the righteous He alone provides the righteousness you need