Just because youve blown it with someone in the past doesnt mean that you cant be used later to influence that person toward God. _GOD IS WITH - The Birth of Isaac CHRISTI GENESISNOTE ON GENESIS 21:22 GOD IS WITH YOU IN ALL THAT YOU DO. ISHMAEL AND ISAAC Genesis 21:1-34 ; Genesis 22:1-24 Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondmaid, the other by a freewoman. captain of his host spake unto Abraham, saying, God [is] with thee in at the time God Himself had We plainly see that God blesseth and prospereth thee in all thy captain of his host spake unto Abraham, saying, God [is] with thee in But other than that, Abrahams life was fairly routine. Because Abimelech wanted this covenant to apply, not only to himself, but to his posterity (21:23), it secured this source of water not only for Abraham, but for his descendants. I Wish Someone Had Told Me This When I Was Young, Genesis 21:1-21 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit (John 3:6 KJV), You are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it: 1 Corinthians 12:27, Joseph's 5 Steps to Avoid Temptation: Genesis 39:6-23, 10 Attributes Of Jesus' Relationship With His Father (And what we can learn from them), Jesus And The 5 Love Languages: Chapter 17 from the newly released book Love Like Jesus, Joseph's 4 Steps to Success: Genesis 39:1-6, The Consequences Of Ignoring God: God's Way, Your Way, And Your Crushed Spirit, The Surprising Power of Habits: Important Conversation with My Younger Self, #5, Drunk and Naked--Love Covers a Multitude: Genesis 9:18-29, Things You Should Know About The Author Of This Blog. He graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M., 1976 in Bible exposition) and Califo More. We wont know Gods purpose until were in heaven. We dont know how much Abimelech knew about the one true God, but he at least knew enough to see clearly that God made a difference in Abrahams life. He wasnt a TV evangelist. The trouble with this approach, of course, is that we never get to that place. Plus, if you add the three times shava is used and the three times sheva is used with the use of Beersheba that makes a total of seven times the words are used. he understood what the sheep and oxen were for, that they were presents to him, at least some of them, and the rest were for the solemnizing and ratifying the covenant between them; but what these were for he could not devise. Now the grace of God bears its most important fruit in the history of favourite of God, chap. _The Covenant with Abimelech_ (Genesis 21:22-34) laughed with the laughter of incredulity, now laughed with the _Abimelech, king of Gerara, who knew that Abraham was a prophet, and a THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY COVERS CHAPTER S 20 AND 21. Verse Genesis 21:22. 21:22-34 Abimelech felt sure that the promises of God would be fulfilled to Abraham. undertakings. So instead of fighting Abimelek or insisting on Abimelek giving back control of the well, Abraham provides a graceful way out. 15 Hagar in distresse. And the LORD visited Sarah as He had said, and the LORD did for Sarah as He had spoken. vs.22-34 The treaty between Abraham and Abimelech. As already Mature, Aner, and Eshcol had formed a league with the patriarch (vide Genesis 14:13). And they didnt have backhoes or drilling rigs in those days. mercy in Christ the Lord. That was an extraordinary way that God provided for His children. army H6635 spoke H559 (H8799) Abraham H85 saying And so it was at that time that Abimelech, and Phicol the captain Genesis 21:22-34 What is the meaning of these seven ewe lambs you have set apart by themselves? (Haydock)_ And God heard the voice of the lad; and the angel of God called to Calling on Gods Name in whatever land you live, Despite the struggles in this new land, Abraham remembers his covenant with God (the God of Everlasting) and calls on His name. B.C. you do. chesed) to Abraham. Ishmael made fun of the covenant family, as Sarah had feared. His friendship is valued, is courted, though a stranger, though a tenant at will to the Canaanites and Perizzites. _The birth of Isaac. Name signifies mouth of all, _i.e.,_ (22) ABIMELECH AND PHICHOL. But thats not fair! You might be saying. Arab Ishmael is the father of all our outcasts. his mother took him a wife --On a father's death, the mother looks out for a wife for her son, however young; and as Ishmael was now virtually deprived of his father, his mother set about forming a marriage connection for him, it would seem, among her relatives. Most of us in our land of plenty dont have to worry about where our next meal is coming from. (Murphy)that Abimelechthe king of Gerar (Genesis 20:2; Genesis 26:1, Genesis 26:16)and Phi-cholif the name be Shemitic, "mouth of all," i.e. On the flight that crashed was a godly pastor from Southern California. Here is old Abraham just planting a tree and living by his well. That word sounds very much like the Hebrew word for seven (sheva) used in 21:28, 29, and 30. Abraham, having got into a good neighbourhood, knew when he was well off, and continued a great while there. 8. 4. You, our leader and master, have pulled the rug out from under us! After pouring over Jesus every interaction with another human being, he realized he was doing a much better job ofstudyingJesus words than he wasfollowingJesus words and example. Another wrong thing happens: An imperfect Christian concludes that he had better not say anything about his faith until he gets all his problems solved. IN ALL THAT THOU DOEST:_ Youll have to put these things in yourself. With a tearful thank you, the woman took her groceries and left. of faith in another point of view. Abraham a sojourner in that land, afterwards the troubler of Israel; for his sake as discipline, for their sakes as opportunity. Are we cheerful and pleasant, even when were mistreated, or do we grumble and complain like everyone else? This Bible study on Genesis 21 shows God's promise to Sarah and Abraham fulfilled in the birth of their son Isaac, the son of promise. In Chapter s 20, 21 we have the question of the heir and of the path spokesman of all (Murphy), ruler of all (Gesenius); or "the distinguished" (Furst); believed to have been a titular designation of the Philistine monarch's grand vizier or prime minister (Lange, 'Speaker's Commentary'), who was alsothe chief captain of his host (i.e. CONTENTS: Birth of Isaac. Abraham set apart seven ewe lambs from the flock,and Abimelek asked Abraham, What is the meaning of these seven ewe lambs you have set apart by themselves?, He replied, Accept these seven lambs from my hand as a witness that I dug this well.. Then this brand new cop said,Sir, step out of the car. _AT THAT TIME_] This may either refer to the CHAPTER 21 had once laughed through unbelief; now being ashamed of that, she The Covenant Between Abraham and Abimelech NINTH SECTION This is one of the attributes of God to His people. GENESIS 21:23. How can we turn everyday situations into opportunities for telling others about Christ? Abraham. And Abraham sojourned in the Philistines' land many days. He was Gods number one man on earth, but he wasnt holding miracle services. Abraham at The alliance was contracted. CHIEF CAPTAIN OF HIS HOST SPAKE UNTO ABRAHAM, SAYING, GOD IS WITH THEE trial and utter ruin of the creature, with the revelation of divine Abraham, being now in a good neighbourhood, stayed a great while there. As the years passed, he often wondered if it was just a coincidence. Abraham kept up public worship, in which his neighbours might join. The man was educated and he articulately expressed his objections. Isaac's birth (Genesis 22:1) 2. A son was ABIMELECHS COVENANT WITH ABRAHAM. Most days, he got up, made sure his animals were being cared for, dealt with problems like sick or straying animals, servants who had squabbles, and finding enough water and food for his flocks and family. Wells of water are scarce and valuable in eastern countries. xx. Probably an official title. A covenant between the patriarch and the Philistine king. THE STORY OF ABRAHAM. It seems to me that the answer is, It shows the faithfulness of God in the ordinary. you do. Which things are an allegory.- Galatians 4:22. He had to provide protection and give him the land, which He begins to do in a rather ordinary way through this peace agreement. I like this. The angel relieves and comforts her. 17 The Angel comforteth her. COVENANT. Why did the woman have the prayer already written before he asked for it? Abimelech's covenant with Abraham at Beersheba. Ishmael's marriage, but most probably to the former. Wells of water are scarce and valuable in eastern countries. Genesis 20:2 Genesis 26:26 God. 22 And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech and Phicol the 4 He is circumcised. In our last presentation of the Book of Genesis, Truth and Consequences and the opening verses of Genesis chapter 4, we hope to have once again fully established as fact the consequences of Eve's sin, as it is described in Genesis chapter 3, where three times it was acknowledged that she had already conceived, and that therefore, in spite of the . A Beersheba in a heathen land. Seemingly betraying a secret suspicion of the prince's veracity, the act aimed at preventing any recurrence of the grievance, and in this light it appears to have been regarded by Abimelech. Genesis 21:22-34 In-Context 20 God was with the lad, and he grew; and he lived in the wilderness and became an archer . The term for making a treaty (used here and vs. 32) is karat. Then Abraham brings up a sore subject, a delicate matter, a touchy issue with Abimelek. Now if Abraham dug the well it was his. Of _Abimelech, _ see GENESIS 20:2. And the Lord visited Sarah, as he had said, and the Lord did unto The covenanting parties. Show to me and the country where you now reside as a foreigner the same kindness I have shown to you., Then Abraham complained to Abimelek about a well of water that Abimeleks servants had seized. If youre not dealing with your sin and seeking to live a life pleasing to God, then youd be better off not to let anybody know that you claim to be a Christian. Sensible of the many favours he had received from Abimelech in times past, and was still indulged with, he very readily agreed to his proposal; and the rather, as he knew by the vision between the pieces, that it would be four hundred years before his posterity should be put into the possession of the land of Canaan; and therefore could take an oath that neither he, nor his son, nor his grandson, should be injured or dispossessed. Sarah's joy. Why was one Christian man spared while the other was killed? This blessing would come through Abrahams descendant, the Lord Jesus Christ. His friendship is valued, is courted, though a stranger, though a tenant at will to the Canaanites and Perizzites. One way Abimelech knew that Abraham walked with God is that Abraham had prayed that God would heal Abimelech and his family, and God answered that prayer (20:17-18). He was simply living his daily life as the friend of God before the watching world. Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba, and there he called upon the name of the LORD, the Eternal God. Read the Scripture: Genesis 21:22-34. Why did she come at exactly the time the mechanism was broken? Do you call on the name of the Lord regardless of your circumstances. And Abraham said, I will swear. In Genesis 21:22-34, we see Abraham in a scene from his ordinary life. Which things are an. In that desert land, a well was essential for survival, both for a mans flocks and for his family. Then Abraham does something unexpected. And Abraham took sheep and oxen, and gave them unto Abimelech As the usual covenant presents (cf. Abimelech protests that he is unaware of the situation regarding the disputed well and suggests that Abraham bears some of the blame for not telling him of the situation. Ishmaels expulsion. He spoke and the universe was created. 23. However, see 26:17-33, where Isaac also has a dispute with Abimelech (likely not the same person) over wells and makes a treaty with him. And Abraham plantedas a sign of his peaceful occupation of the soil (Calvin); as a memorial of the transaction about the well ('Speaker's Commentary'); or simply as a shade for his tent (Rosenmller); scarcely as an oratory (Bush, Kalisch)a grovethe wood, plantation (Targum, Vulgate, Samaritan, Kimchi); a field, (LXX. Abraham's name of God, Jehovah El Olam; the two revelations, the God of nature and the God of grace. We are secure in His providential care. Abraham uses the occasion to complain to Abimelech about a well which his men have taken from Abrahams servants. Although some of Abrahams resources came directly from Abimelech (20:16), the king sees the blessing of the Lord on all that you do.. Because there they aware both of them. He felt The significance of this passage is Abraham finding a place in the land promised to him in safety. Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondmaid, the other by a freewoman. Of great importance for the scientific data that has been included in the author's exposition. Abimelech, on the other hand, acts generously as of old, and shows no signs of ill-will at the growing power of one whose expectation was that his race would possess the whole land. There he planted a grove for a shade to his tent, or perhaps an orchard of fruit-trees; and there, though we cannot say he settled, for God would have him, while he lived, to be a stranger and a pilgrim, yet he sojourned many days, as many as would consist with his character, as Abraham the Hebrew, or passenger. 21:28-30 The giving and receiving of the lambs stipulates that Abraham dug the well in Beersheba and thus rightfully owns the well. This Thirsty World. A.M. 2118. In this narrative, Abraham appears as a chieftain powerful enough for a king to wish to make an alliance with him; and thus his abandonment of Sarah, and his receiving of presents in compensation for the wrong done her, seems the more unworthy of him. And Abimelech said, I wet not who hath done this thing. 23 Now therefore swear to me here by God that you will not deal falsely with me or with my descendants or with my posterity, but as I have dealt kindly with you, so you will deal with me and with the . Throughout Abrahams story run two great promises which God made to Abraham: a son, through whom Abraham would become a great nation, and through whose descendants all the nations would be blessed; and, the land of Canaan, where his descendants would live. He checked his boots, they were shiny. This event is not recorded in Scripture. and married, but when Isaac was weaned and Ishmael was expelled: That led to an obsessive seven year deep dive. . He rained down fire and brimstone to destroy wicked Sodom. Asking their forgiveness is often the first step in that process. Philistines generally (Genesis 2 ISHMAEL AND ISAAC Abimelech and Abraham, or ancient covenanters. Good men should not only rectify the wrongs they do to one another, but adopt all wise precautions against their repetition. CHIEF CAPTAIN OF HIS HOST SPAKE UNTO ABRAHAM, SAYING, GOD IS WITH THEE 6. Hence "the ownership of wells m Palestine was as jealously guarded as the possession of a mine in our own" (Inglis). It is not necessary to conclude from verse 1 and 2 that Sarah only became pregnant after the episode that is told in the previous chapter. Genesis 21:22-34 New International Version The Treaty at Beersheba 22 At that time Abimelek and Phicol the commander of his forces said to Abraham, "God is with you in everything you do. Whereas the first conflict, Scene 5 ( Genesis 20:1-18 ), concerned jeopardy of the . ALL CHRISTIAN PROSPERITY IS ALSO CONSCIOUSLY IDENTIFIED WITH Its done, these two powerful men have entered into the treaty with one another. How to love unlovable people the way Jesus did. Not surprisingly, the driver of the car didnt comply. Youre not backing us up! The palpable injury. They watch our attitudes, our words, and our actions. Do others see the hand of God on your life? not; for God hath heard the voice of the lad where he is. continued in the country of the Philistines for a considerable time; Abraham, the one who took his army of 318 men and rescued Lot from the armies of four kings, Abraham goes after the servants of Abimelek and takes them out, right? DISMISSAL OF HAGAR AND ISHMAEL. Yet in spite of Abrahams sins and insensitivity, Abimelech here seeks him out because he recognized God in Abrahams life! The grocer later discovered that the scale was out of order. Do we badmouth the boss or other workers behind their backs? Philistines generally (Genesis 2 ISHMAEL AND ISAAC The trouble is, people can see that it isnt true. when Abimelech, struck with God's providential regard to him, wa 5. The birth of Isaac. the incident of the preceding chapter, but, "according to the common "The great well has an internal diameter at the mouth of twelve feet six inches, or a circumference of nearly forty feet. Nor are they called upon to bear what by lawful means they are able to redress. 22. I. Hes letting Abimeleks servants off the hook! You might be protesting. His file is sealed until 2040) have receivedregular medical exams, taken psychological tests, returned questionnaires, and sat for interviews for the last 72 years or until they died. Genesis 31 Genesis 32 Genesis 33 Genesis 34 Genesis 35 Genesis 36 Genesis 37 Genesis 38 Genesis 39 Genesis 40 Genesis 41 I dont have to give you my license and registration., Listen you ! - Genesis 21:22-23 Review After waiting years, God blessed Abraham and Sarah with their promised baby, Isaac. He was, to put it gently, directed to find a way to verbally persuade subjects to cooperate. Isaac is weaned. I. Abraham decided to take a different approach. V1 The *Lord had promised that he would visit Sarah.
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