🎙️ Rising 365 — Don’t Ignore the Warnings

Genesis 20

In this episode of Rising 365, we walk through Genesis 20, a chapter that reminds us God often warns us before consequences arrive—but those warnings are easy to dismiss when fear, self-protection, or partial obedience take over.

Abraham’s encounter with Abimelech exposes how even people of faith can repeat old patterns, rationalize half-truths, and place others at risk when they ignore God’s caution. Yet woven through the tension is a powerful truth: God intervenes, protects, and restores—even when His people falter.

This teaching challenges us to ask:

• What warnings has God already given me that I’m choosing to overlook?
• How does fear distort obedience?
• What does it look like to respond humbly when God interrupts our plans?
• How can ignoring small warnings lead to larger spiritual damage?

Genesis 20 invites us to slow down, listen carefully, and trust that God’s warnings are not punishments—but mercy.

🔍 Key Themes

• God’s warnings as grace, not restriction
• The danger of repeating old sins
• Fear vs. faith in decision-making
• God’s faithfulness even when we fail
• Owning our influence on others

📖 Scripture Focus

• Genesis 20
• Supporting cross-themes from Genesis 12 & 16 (patterns repeated)
• God’s protective sovereignty over His promises

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Thanks for listening to Rising 365—where we rise daily, walk honestly, and respond faithfully to God’s voice.