Interactive Study Companion
Before You Begin
Materials Needed
- Bible
- Notebook or Study Journal
- Pen or Pencil
- Dictionary
Research Tools
- Reference materials found at BlueLetterBible.com
- Various Bible translations found at BibleGateway.com
First Assignment
Read Genesis 20 in its entirety.
As you read:
- Underline every covenant statement.
- Highlight words such as:
- Surely
- I know
- I withheld
- Restore
- Record what God says and what God does.
Search It Out
Read:
- Genesis 20
- Genesis 26:6-11
- Proverbs 29:25
- Psalm 36:1
- Job 33:14-30
- Numbers 12:6
- Galatians 5:7
- 2 Corinthians 5:18-21
Record your observations.
Observation #1
Walking By Faith or Walking By Sight?
At this point, Abraham had already:
- Received God’s promises
- Experienced God’s protection
- Witnessed God’s faithfulness
Yet Genesis 20 records Abraham repeating a previous mistake.
Questions
- What explanation did Abraham give for saying Sarah was his sister?
- What observations do you make about Abraham’s reasoning?
- What fears appear to be influencing his decision?
Multiple Choice
1.
What concern did Abraham reveal was influencing his actions?
A. Fear of poverty
B. Fear of losing his possessions
C. Fear that the people would kill him because of Sarah
D. Fear of leaving Gerar
2.
Which verse best supports the principle of walking by faith and not by sight?
A. Genesis 20:2
B. Proverbs 29:25
C. 2 Corinthians 5:7
D. Job 33:14
Fill in the Blank
“For we walk by ______ and not by ______.”
True or False
By Genesis 20, Abraham had already experienced God’s covenant faithfulness.
TRUE / FALSE
Observation #2
Fear of Man or Fear of God?
Read:
- Genesis 20:11
- Proverbs 29:25
- Psalm 36:1
Questions
- What connection do you see between these passages?
- What does Proverbs 29:25 teach about fear?
- How does fear influence decision-making?
Multiple Choice
According to Proverbs 29:25:
A. Fear produces wisdom
B. Fear produces blessing
C. Fear of man brings a snare
D. Fear has no influence
True or False
Fear can cause people to act contrary to what they know to be true.
TRUE / FALSE
Observation #3
God Intervenes
Read Genesis 20:3-7.
Questions
- How did God communicate with Abimelech?
- What warning did God give?
- Why was Sarah being protected?
- What does this reveal about God’s faithfulness to His promises?
Fill in the Blank
God came to Abimelech in a __________.
Search It Out
Read:
- Numbers 12:6
- Job 33:14-30
What similarities do you find between these passages and Genesis 20?
Record your findings.
True or False
If God had not intervened, the covenant promise connected to Isaac would have been endangered.
TRUE / FALSE
Observation #4
The Ministry of Reconciliation
Read:
- Genesis 20:7
- Job 33:23-28
- 2 Corinthians 5:18-21
Questions
- What role was Abraham instructed to fulfill?
- What similarities do you observe between these passages?
- What does reconciliation accomplish?
Match the Scripture
| Scripture | Theme |
|---|---|
| Genesis 20:7 | A. Ministry of Reconciliation |
| Job 33:23-28 | B. Messenger / Intercessor |
| Numbers 12:6 | C. Dreams and Visions |
| 2 Corinthians 5:18-21 | D. Prophet and Prayer |
Observation #5
Following the Pattern
Read:
- Genesis 20
- Genesis 26:6-11
Questions
- What similarities do you observe between Abraham and Isaac?
- What fears appear in both accounts?
- What lessons can be learned from comparing these passages?
Multiple Choice
Who later repeated behavior similar to Abraham’s actions in Genesis 20?
A. Jacob
B. Joseph
C. Isaac
D. Lot
True or False
Isaac told people that Rebekah was his sister.
TRUE / FALSE
Follow the Thread
Read Galatians 5:7.
“You ran well. Who hindered you from obeying the truth?”
Questions
- What hindered Abraham in Genesis 20?
- Was the problem a lack of knowledge?
- What role did fear play?
- What lessons can believers learn from Abraham’s experience?
Record your observations.
Fill in the Blank
“You did run well. Who __________ you from obeying the truth?”
Define
Using a dictionary and Bible study tools, define:
- Fear
- Faith
- Snare
- Reconciliation
- Covenant
Record your findings.
Reflection
Consider This
- What discovery surprised you most?
- What did you learn about fear?
- What did you learn about faith?
- What did you learn about God’s intervention?
- What did you learn about God’s covenant faithfulness?
Challenge
Read Genesis 26.
Compare Isaac’s actions with Abraham’s actions.
Create a list of:
- Similarities
- Differences
- Lessons Learned
Record your findings.
Continue the Journey
Genesis 20 reminds us that even people who know God’s promises can struggle when fear begins speaking louder than faith.
Yet God’s covenant faithfulness remains unchanged.
Continue searching.
Continue comparing Scripture with Scripture.
Continue following the covenant language.
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