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Genesis 18:1-15

The Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 18:1-15

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

The theophany at Mamre.

I. THE DIVINE VISIT TO THE PATRIARCH.

1. A remarkable proof of the Divine condescension.

2. A striking adumbration of the incarnation of Christ.

3. An instructive emblem of God's gracious visits to his saints.

II. THE DIVINE FEAST WITH THE PATRIARCH.

1. The courteous invitation.

2. The sumptuous provision.

3. The ready attention.

III. THE DIVINE MESSAGE FOR THE PATRIARCH.

1. Its delivery to Abraham.

2. Its reception by Sarah.

3. Its authentication by Jehovah.—W.

HOMILIES BY J.F. MONTGOMERY

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