The Christian Life

God is with His People, despite Their Sins.
I. Promises and Fears – vv. 1-11
A. The Trial – v. 1; Gen 12:10
B. The Promises of God – vv. 2-5; Gen 12:1; Heb 11:9; Gen 22:18
C. Fear of the Locals – vv. 6-9; Gen 12:13; Pr 29:25
D. The Response of Abimelech – vv. 10-11; Gen 20:9
II. Physical Blessings and Trials – vv. 12-22
A. Blessings in the Fields – vv. 12-16; Ps 68:19; Pr 10:22
B. Following in His Father's Footsteps – vv. 17-18
C. Quarreling over Water – vv. 19-22
III. God's Blessing Seen by those around – vv. 23-35
A. Appearance of the Lord – vv. 23-25, vv. 3-4
B. A Covenant of Peace with Abimelech – vv. 26-31
C. Esau, the Fly in the Ointment – vv. 34-35; Gen 27:46