Wednesday Class -Jake Collins
Teachers
Lesson Summary
In this Wednesday class, the teacher introduced the inaugural session of the "Encounters with God" series, focusing on Genesis 18:1‑23 where Abraham and Sarah experienced a divine visitation. The passage was read aloud, highlighting the three men who appeared by the oaks of Mamre, Abraham’s generous hospitality, and the promise that Sarah would bear a son despite their advanced age. The instructor noted Sarah’s laughter and God’s reassurance that nothing is too hard for Him, then transitioned to Abraham’s intercession for Sodom, describing his negotiation from fifty righteous people down to ten. The class examined the identity of the three visitors, proposing they could be angels, a manifestation of the Trinity, or a combination of divine presence and messengers. Connections were drawn to Genesis 19, where two angels visit Lot, and to Hebrews 1, which explains God’s use of anthropomorphism to communicate with humanity. The teacher emphasized the theological significance of God’s promises, the power of intercessory prayer, and the call for believers to emulate Abraham’s faithfulness and hospitality.