Grace in the Midst of Failure | Dr. Stephen Conley

Nov 3, 2025

Text:  Genesis 20:1-18

 

Abraham’s Besetting Sin (Gen. 20:1-2)

• At the crossroads of faith and unbelief, Abram responds in unbelief, just as he did before in Genesis 12:10-20.

 

God’s Sovereign Intervention (Gen. 20:3-7)

• Abraham’s sin seemingly put God’s covenant in jeopardy.
• God shows Himself to be sovereign over all things as He restrains Abimelech and protects Sarah.

 

Abimelech’s Strong Confrontation (Gen. 20:8-13)

• Abimelech confronts Abraham’s lying and deceptive behavior.
• Abraham is caught in his sin, proving that he had misjudged Abimelech and did not trust in the Lord.

 

God’s Gracious Providence (Gen. 20:14-18)

• God displays His grace and providence by bringing healing to Abimelech and blessing to Abraham.