John Trapp Complete Commentary - Genesis 18:10
Gen 18:10 And he said, I will certainly return unto thee according to the time of life; and, lo, Sarah thy wife shall have a son. And Sarah heard [it] in the tent door, which [was] behind him. Ver. 10. According to the time af life. ] That is, when this time shall return again; this time twelve month. See Trapp on " Gen 18:14 " Sarah heard it in the tent-door. ] She was listening out of womanish curiosity. Yet some think, the angel asked for her on purpose, that she hearing her name... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - Genesis 18:9-15
Genesis 18:9-15Wherefore did Sarah laugh, saying, Shall I of a surety bear a child, Which am old?--The conflict between fear and faithI. THE THINGS PROMISED SO FAITH ARE DIFFICULT OF RELIEF. 1. It is necessary that faith should be thus tried by difficulty. 2. We must be cast entirely upon the word of God. II. FAITH MAY, FOR A WHILE, BE QUITE PARALYZED BY FEAR (Genesis 18:15). 1. In sincere souls this condition is only momentary. 2. To accept God at His word would save us from all foolish... read more