Seminaries and Institutes
Genesis 18: ‘Is Anything Too Hard for the Lord?’


“Genesis 18: ‘Is Anything Too Hard for the Lord?’” Old Testament Seminary Student Study Guide (2002), 26–27

“Genesis 18,” Old Testament Seminary Student Study Guide, 26–27

Genesis 18

“Is Anything Too Hard for the Lord?”

In Genesis 17, the Lord promised Abraham that Sarah would bear a son. We read how Abraham reacted to that promise. In Genesis 18 we find out how Sarah reacted when she learned of this same promise.

Studying the Scriptures

Do activities A and B as you study Genesis 18.

  1. Answer the Lord’s Question

    1. Notice that the question in Genesis 18:14 is not answered. Look in Luke 1:37 for an answer, and then explain the answer.

    2. Write about an experience that you or someone you know has had that shows “nothing is too hard for the Lord” (v. 14).

  2. Choose the Best Words

    After reading Genesis 18:16–33, consider what you learn about the character of Abraham and the character of God. Choose from this passage two words you think best describe Abraham and two words you think best describe the nature of God.