Q&A Books/Genesis Truth Boosters/Genesis 20Chapter 20Genesis 2016questionsQ1.Why did Abraham lie again about Sarah being his sister, especially after everything he went through with God’s covenant and promises?Q2.Why would Abimelech take an elderly woman like Sarah into his harem? Was there any purpose to this?Q3.If Abimelech wasn’t a believer, how could he have any communication with God?Q4.Wouldn’t Abraham be more at fault here than Abimelech, since his deception led Abimelech to act as he did?Q5.How could Abraham be called a prophet if he didn’t fit our typical idea of one, like predicting the future?Q6.Could money really compensate for the shame Sarah endured?Q7.How long was Sarah actually in Abimelech’s house? Was it long enough for anyone to notice anything unusual?Q8.Why would God name Abraham’s son something like “he laughs”? Was it to make fun of their disbelief?Q9.Why did Isaac have to be circumcised? What was the point of that?Q10.Why was weaning such a big deal in the Bible? Why is it even mentioned?Q11.If Ishmael wasn’t part of God’s promised line through Isaac, why did God provide for him after he was banished? Wasn’t he just cast aside?Q12.Didn’t Abraham act irresponsibly by sending Hagar and Ishmael away? How could he abandon his son like that?Q13.Who was this "angel of God" that spoke to Hagar? Was it just an angel, or something more?Q14.How did offering some lambs guarantee a deal in Abraham's time? Doesn’t that seem like a strange way to settle things, especially for something as serious as water rights?Q15.Why would Abraham plant a tamarisk tree? Is there something symbolic in this choice?Q16.Why would Abraham go out of his way to call on God’s name here? Isn’t that just a cultural custom or formality, like swearing an oath?
