COMMENTARY

Old Testament: Genesis 18:1-15
In their old age Abraham and Sarah are promised a son. Abraham and Sarah were childless. Yet Yahweh promised Abraham he would have progeny as numerous as the stars. Unexpectedly three men (angels?) came to Abraham's tent and were fed and refreshed generously. Before they went on their way, Sarah was promised a child by the next year.

Old Testament: Exodus 19:2-8a
On Sinai God tells Moses that if the people will keep the covenant, they shall be his people.

Epistle: Romans 5:1-8; 6-11
God's love is seen in Christ's dying for sinners. It is not likely that anyone would die for a good person. How much less would one die for a bad person? This is exactly what Jesus did - he died for us while we were yet sinners. He did not wait until we became good t…