The Blessing of Abraham Part 5
Genesis 14
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
I.The Blessing of Abraham
A.Genesis 13 review
1.(Gal. 3:13-14, 29) Foundation verses
2.The wisdom of Abram vs. the weakness of Lot.
a.The wisdom of Abram
~Spiritual directness
~Spiritual discernment
~Spiritual depth & dignity
b.The weakness of Lot
~Weak in devotions
~Worldly in desires
~Wrong in decisions
B.Genesis 14 Lot’s Captivity and Rescue
1.(Gen. 14:1-9 MSG) 1st mention of war in the Bible.
2.(Gen. 14:10-12 MSG) Lot is captured and taken hostage because he lives in Sodom.
a.(ref. 13:10, 12; 14:12; 19:1) Lot’s gradual progression.
3.(Gen. 14:13-16 MSG) Abram takes an army of servants from his own house and rescues Lot.
4.(Gen. 14:17-20 MSG) Abram greeted by King of Sodom and King of Salem.
a.(Heb. 7:1-8 AMP)
5.(Gen. 14:21-24 MSG) King of Sodom wants Abram to keep all the stuff so he can keep all the people.
[Pastor Lee Stokes]