We read Genesis 20 and Psalm 18:25–42 and trace how spiritual stubbornness turns fear into excuses while humility opens the door to grace. Abraham’s repeat deception harms many, and Abimelech’s swift repentance shows what real correction looks like under God’s light.

• spiritual stubbornness exposed in Abraham’s repeated deceit
• ripple effects of sin on families and communities
• excusing versus confessing sin, and the cost of “technical truth”
• Abimelech’s humility and restitution as a model of repentance
• Psalm 18’s theme of God as light, shield and refuge
• choosing God’s proven word over fear-driven tactics
• practical steps for confession, repair and walking in the light

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We read Genesis 19 and Psalm 18:13-24 to trace judgment, mercy, and the rescue God gives to people who obey His clear commands. Lot’s fear, the city’s ruin, and David’s confidence reveal how confession and courage keep us steady when enemies close in.

• angels warn Lot and reveal God’s mercy
• the mob exposes the rot of Sodom
• Lot’s fear-driven offer shows how sin distorts judgment
• the fall of the cities and the danger of looking back
• aftermath in the cave and generational fallout
• David’s song of rescue and God’s delight
• righteousness as dependence, not self-made
• confession as a path to steady courage
• endurance through trials with hope in God’s clarity

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We read Genesis 18 and Psalm 18:1-12 and trace a single, steady thread: nothing is too hard for the Lord. From Sarah’s laugh to David’s cry, we explore how to pray boldly, trust deeply, and anchor our hope in God’s character when life feels uncertain.

• hospitality of Abraham and the promise to Sarah
• the piercing question that confronts doubt
• Abraham’s humble, bold intercession for Sodom
• Psalm 18’s portrait of God as rock and deliverer
• practical ways to remember and rehearse truth
• applying trust to parenting, work, and church life
• prayer in distress as a pattern for daily faith

For more information about Compass Bible Church South Valley, visit compassbiblesv.org. Keep reading. Keep growing. God’s Word is a lamp to your feet, and a light to your path.