Introduction: As Abraham relates to his neighbor Abimelech, we learn about the difference between a good neighbor and a bad one.

1. ABRAHAM, THE TROUBLEMAKER (20:1-18):
A. The Sin of Abraham (1-7):
1) The Lie Told (1-2a)
2) The Liberty Took (2b).
3) The Lord’s Talk (3-7).
B. The Suffering of Abimelech (8-13):
1) The People’s Fear (8).
2) The Problem Faced (9-10).
3) The Pretext Formulated (11-13).
C. The Solution for All (14-18);
1) Abimelech’s Pardon (14-16).
2) Abraham’s Prayer (17-18).

2. ABRAHAM, THE PEACEMAKER (21:22-34):
A. Working Toward An Agreement (22-27):
1) The Recognition From Abimelech (22).
2) The Request From Abimelech (23).
3) The Rebuke From Abraham (24-25).
4) The Reconciliation (26-27).
B. Witnessing The Agreement (28-32):
1) The Rendered Token (28-30).
2) The Renamed Town (31-32).
C. Worshipping The Almighty (33-34):
1) Calling On God’s Name (33).
2) Communing With People (34).

CONCLUSION: If we make mistakes in our relationships with others, we should look for opportunities to improve things.

Introduction: There is no middle ground with God. You are either a friend of God or a friend of the world.

1. FRIEND OF GOD – ABRAHAM (18:1-33):
A. He Served The Lord (1-8):
1) He did it quickly (1-2b).
2) He did it humbly (2c-5).
3) He did it generously (6-7).
B. He Served His Wife (9-15):
1) Sarah was part of the plan (9-10).
2) Sarah was past the age of childbearing (11-12).
3) Sarah was proof of God’s power (13-15).
C. He Served The Lost Of The World (16-33);
1) Abraham solicited God’s mercy (16-24):
a) Abraham informed of their sin (16-21).
b) Abraham intercedes on their behalf (22-24).
2) Abraham saw God’s justice (25-33):
a) The bargaining (25-32).
b) The blessing (33).

2. FRIEND OF THE WORLD – LOT (19:1-38):
A. The Demand (1-11):
1) The Hospitality (1-3).
2) The Homosexuality (4-7).
3) The Help From God (8-11).
B. The Departure (12-29):
1) The Declaration & Delay (12-22)
2) The Destruction & Debacle (23-29)
C. The Degradation (30-38):
1) The Incest By Lot’s Daughters (30-35)
2) The Infants Born To The Daughters (36-38)

CONCLUSION: Friends of God will seek Him and friends of the world must forsake their worldly ways (Isaiah 55:6-7).