AS YOU MEET WITH EACH OTHER THIS WEEK, CONSIDER THESE QUESTIONS:
This week Andy Smits taught on Genesis 20, where we see Abraham fails to walk in faith and trust God. Instead he lies about his wife for his own security and puts a foreign people in danger. Again we are reminded that God has blessed us and called us to be a blessing to others, but at times we forget that second part.
1. Instead of seeking to bless King Abimelek Abraham is distracted by concerns for his own safety. What are ways that fear can hinder our ability to serve God and be a blessing to others? And how does God's truth speak into these fears?
2. In the end King Abimelek showed himself to be very receptive to the word of God. Are we ever, like Abraham, quick to assume people are hard-hearted and not wanting the Lord? Who are the people the Lord has placed in our lives that we, in our weak faith, have failed to pray for and bless?