Summary of Genesis 19:30-38
Abimelek recognized that God is with Abraham in everything he does, and they want to seek peace between them. So Abimelek and his army commander, Phicol, approached Abraham seeking a formal promise that he would treat them with kindness. Abraham agreed. Abraham also raised an issue about the well, and they resolved it with a treaty.
Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba, and there he called on the name of the Lord, the Eternal God.
Questions
How did Abimelek and Phicol recognize God’s presence with Abraham? By how God has interacted with him about Sarah and the threat that he and everyone in his household will die if he disobeys God’s instructions (Genesis 20).
How do their words to Abraham encourage or challenge you? If God is shown through us, people will fear and recognize God as the true God.
In what ways did Abraham honor God in this situation? Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba and worshiped God there by calling on the name of the Lord, the Eternal God.
What can you do this week to honor God, seek peace and show others you can be trusted? Show kindness and patience towards others.
Abraham sent Hagar and Ishmael away under God’s protection