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The Ultimate Expression of Grace

utterances or by revelation. God made this clear to
Abimelech in Genesis 20:6-7.

“And God said to him in a dream, “Yes, I know
that you did this in the integrity of your heart. For
I also withheld you from sinning against Me;
therefore I did not let you touch her. Now
therefore, restore the man’s wife; for he is a
prophet, and he will pray for you and you shall
live. But if you do not restore her, know that you
shall surely die, you and all who are yours.”

ii. He was blessed MARITALLY. Abraham was
married and was successful in his marriage, though
there were challenges along the way. Though his wife,
Sarah, was barren a long while, the couple had the
promise of a son, Isaac. And at a time most people
would have given up hope of a child, Sarah eventually
gave birth to Isaac as God had promised Abraham.

iii. He was blessed BIOLOGICALLY. Abraham had
children from his own loins though he faced initial
challenges when observers had thought his hundred
years old body could not produce children
biologically.

iv. He was blessed SOCIALLY. He had such social
relevance that kings, nobles and mighty men sought
audience with him. From Egypt to Sodom to Gerar,

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