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By the terebinth trees of Mamre, Abraham serves as a wonderful example of hospitality. Study with us the first eight verses of Genesis 18.
Genesis 18:1-15
20 sty 2020 · Abram settled by the terebinth trees of Mamre about two miles north of Hebron. A well-watered and fertile area situated around 3,000 feet above sea level, it was an ideal location and became Abram’s primary residence for the remainder of his life.
March 6, 2020 (Mid-week Lenten Service)Pastor John Rhoadsfacebook.com/htlcstcReadings: Genesis 18:1–8, 16–21, 32–33; 23:1–4, 14–20Revelation 21:2; 22:1–2
It was at the oaks, or great trees of Mamre, that God's covenant with Abraham, which would affect the entire world, would be carried out. It's an amazing and unique event that is the most important covenant in the Bible.
Mamre was an Amorite of great note, from whom the city Hebron was called Mamre, Genesis 23:19, a friend and confederate of Abram, Genesis 14:13, by whom it is thought he was brought to the knowledge and worship of the true God.
The site of Mamre has been identified with Ballatet Selta, i.e., "the oak of rest", where there is a tree called "Abraham's oak," about a mile and a half west of Hebron. Others identify it with er-Rameh, 2 miles north of Hebron.
