Lowering the Bar, One Righteous Person at a Time! Abraham, the OG Dealmaker! Forget Black Friday; this is about saving a city, one haggled soul at a time.
Scripture Reading Introduction to Genesis 18:20-32
Hey everyone! Today, we’re going to journey back in time and visit a fascinating conversation between Abraham and God. It’s a powerful story of intercession, justice, and God’s incredible mercy. Get ready to see how even one righteous person can make a world of difference. Let’s open our hearts and minds as we explore Genesis 18:20-32.
The Events in Genesis 18:20-32
In this passage, God reveals to Abraham His plan to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah because of their wickedness. Abraham, a righteous man, boldly intercedes, pleading with God to spare the cities if even a few righteous people can be found there. It’s a beautiful example of how we can approach God with our concerns and prayers, trusting in His goodness and justice.
Genesis 18:20-32 (NIV)
20 Then the Lord said, “The outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is so great and their sin so grievous 21 that I will go down and see if what they have done is as bad as the outcry that has reached me. If not, I will know.”
22 The men turned away from there and went toward Sodom, but Abraham remained standing before the Lord. 23 Then Abraham approached him and said: “Will you sweep away the righteous with the wicked? 24 What if there are fifty righteous people in the city? Will you really sweep it away and not spare the place for the sake of the fifty righteous people in it? 25 Far be it from you to do such a thing—to kill the righteous with the wicked, treating the righteous and the wicked alike. Far be it from you! Will not the Judge of all the earth do right?”
26 The Lord said, “If I find fifty righteous people in the city of Sodom, I will spare the whole place for their sake.”
27 Then Abraham spoke up again: “Now that I have been so bold as to speak to the Lord, though I am nothing but dust and ashes, 28 what if there are only forty-five righteous people? Will you destroy the whole city for lack of five people?”
“I will not destroy it,” he replied, “if I find forty-five there.”
29 Once again he spoke to him, “What if only forty are found there?”
He said, “For the sake of forty, I will not do it.”
30 Then he said, “May the Lord not be angry, but let me speak. What if only thirty can be found there?”
He answered, “I will not do it if I find thirty there.”
31 Abraham said, “Now that I have been so bold as to speak to the Lord, what if only twenty can be found there?”
He said, “For the sake of twenty, I will not destroy it.”
32 Then he said, “May the Lord not be angry, but let me speak just once more. What if only ten can be found there?”
He answered, “For the sake of ten, I will not destroy it.”
Section 6. Pastoral Prayer or Intercessory Prayer
Dear Lord, we come before you with humble hearts, thankful for your boundless mercy and justice. Thank you for the example of Abraham, who dared to intercede on behalf of others. Help us to be bold in our prayers, trusting in your goodness and seeking your will. Guide us to be righteous examples in our communities, shining your light in the darkness.
May Jesus pour his Grace Upon you and your family during this special time in our lives.
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Bible Study Headline:
“The Negotiator’s Prayer: How Abraham Scored a Deal with God That Can Save Your City (and Your Soul)”
Imagine you’re sitting on your porch one evening, sipping lemonade, when you overhear some shocking news. The town gossip is buzzing about a terrible storm heading your way, one that could wipe out everything you know and love. Panic sets in, but then you remember something – you have a direct line to the weather-maker himself. That’s the position Abraham found himself in.
He didn’t just sit back and watch. He engaged, he pleaded, and he negotiated with God, showing us the power of intercession and the incredible love God has for His people.
Abraham’s story isn’t just a historical account; it’s a living example of how we can approach God with boldness and faith. It’s about understanding that our prayers matter, that God listens, and that even in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds, we can find hope and grace.
What storms are you facing today? Remember Abraham. Remember his faith. Remember that you, too, have access to the ultimate source of help and hope.
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