Ep 360 | Genesis 18-23, Come Follow Me 2026 (February 23-March 1)

About this episode

The episode discusses Genesis chapters 18-23, focusing on themes of faith, mercy, and the narratives surrounding Abraham, Lot, and their families.

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) An overview of these chapters. (02:05) Abraham’s prophetic call and the symbolism of the mighty tree with sacred associations. (13:26) “Is anything too hard for the Lord?” (14:00) Hebrew word play with laugh, rejoice, and Isaac’s name. Doubts and hopes are tied together in this story. (16:36) Abraham bargains with the Lord for Sodom and Gomorrah to be saved because he knows the mercy of God. (23:25) The story of Sodom and Gomorrah also portrays God’s justice. (24:34) Lot makes efforts to save his family from destruction in Genesis 19. (29:33) Lot pitching his tent toward Sodom cost him his family. (33:41) The troubling narrative of Lot’s two daughters and the cave in Genesis 19.30-38. (38:22) Beauty for ashes in Isaiah 61.3. Through tragic experiences, beauty can come to pass. Your origin story is not who you are. (41:48) Genesis 20 is a triplet of the same story. This chapter introduces the Elohist’s narrative, a source text most likely related to Lehi’s Brass Plates text. (43:04) The long-promised day finally comes and Isaac is born. We should trust and have faith in promises that take time to be fulfilled. The Song…

People in this episode

Hosts: Mike Day, Bryce Dunford

Topics covered

• Abraham's prophetic call
• God's mercy and justice
• Sodom and Gomorrah
• faith and promises
• Hagar and Ishmael
• sacred narratives

Keywords

• Genesis
• Abraham
• Lot
• Sodom
• Gomorrah
• Hagar
• Ishmael
• faith
• promises
• sacred narratives

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Genesis 18-23, Isaiah 61.3

Places: Sodom, Gomorrah

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