Genesis
18:1-18a—At the oaks
of Mamre, Abraham feeds three angels of God. At least two of the “men” were
angels. The third was the angel of the Lord or the Lord Himself. [See Vv.
1,13,17,20, 26, 33, and especially verse 22] Abraham politely addressed one of
his guests as “my lord” and called himself “your servant” (Vv. 3, 5) a common
way of speaking when addressing a superior. Hebrews 13:2 is probably a
reference to Vv. 2-8 and 19:1-3. Abraham and Sarah were rewarded beyond
measure. They entertain the Lord Himself Vv. 1-2 and they are given the
miraculous gift of new life. Vs. 10a Note: The woodcut below is a depiction of
what transpires in the verses immediately following our lesson.
Collect for the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost: O God, because You have prepared for those who love
You such good things as surpass our understanding, pour into our hearts such
love towards You that we, loving You above all things, may obtain Your
promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. [3]
Collect for Proper 11: O Lord, grant us the Spirit to hear Your Word and know the one thing needful that by Your Word and Spirit we may live according to Your will; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, now and forever.[4]
[1] Luther’s Seal, copyright © Ed Riojas, Higher things
[2]
Sarah laughs, Woodcut by Baron Julius Schnoor von Carolsfeld, 1794-1872, a
distinguished German artist known especially for his book, The Book of Books in
Pictures ©WELS for personal and congregational use.
[3]
Collect for Pentecost 6, Lutheran Worship © 1980 Concordia Publishing House,
St, Louis
[4]
Collect for Proper 11, Lutheran Service Book © 2006 Concordia Publishing House,
St, Louis
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