Genesis 18:1-8

I. Abraham’s guests (Genesis 18:1-2a)

A. “Then the Lord appeared to him” (18:1)
B. Their identity is not yet known to the patriarch (18:2; cf. Hebrews 13:2)

II. Abraham’s hospitality (Genesis 18:2b-8)

A. Abraham showed respect (18:2b-3; cf. 18:12)
B. Abraham offered them rest and refreshment (18:4-5)
C. Abraham and Sarah went above and beyond in providing for these strangers (18:6-8; cf. Judges 13:15)

III. Hospitality still expected of God’s people

A. Required of overseers or elders (1 Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:8)
B. Commanded for all Christians (Romans 12:13; 1 Peter 4:9; cf. Hebrews 13:12; Luke 6:31-36)