E398: Thursday Text - Genesis 18:22-33 A study on prayer - "Far be it from you"

About this episode

This sermon explores the profound lessons on prayer from Genesis 18, focusing on Abraham's interactions with God.

Summary This sermon explores the profound lessons on prayer from Genesis 18, focusing on Abraham's interactions with God. It highlights the importance of openness, humility, and trust in prayer, illustrating how a close relationship with God can be cultivated through honest communication and intercession. Key Topics Abraham's interaction with God in Genesis 18 Lessons on prayer: openness, humility, trust God's justice and mercy in judgment Intercessory prayer for others The character of God as just and merciful Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Prayer and Abraham's Journey 02:49 Understanding God's Promises to Abraham 06:04 The Interaction Between Abraham and God 09:06 Abraham's Intercession for Sodom 11:58 Lessons on Openness and Humility in Prayer 14:50 The Nature of God: Justice and Mercy 17:49 The Importance of Intercessory Prayer 21:08 Conclusion: Drawing Near to God in Prayer Links for Apple, Spotify, and Youtube to listen: https://icandopodcast.com Books on Amazon and Blogs : https://benjaminlee.blog/books-2/

People in this episode

Host: Benjamin Lee

Topics covered

• prayer
• intercessory prayer
• God's justice
• humility
• trust
• Abraham's journey

Keywords

• prayer
• Abraham
• God
• intercession
• humility
• trust
• justice
• mercy

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Genesis 18:22-33

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