Genesis 20: Can God Still Use a Failing Prophet?

In this emotionally rich and deeply relatable episode of The Bible Show, Sam and Will unpack Genesis 20—a chapter often skipped, yet loaded with personal crisis, spiritual wrestling, and stunning grace. After witnessing the destruction of Sodom, Abraham's faith is shaken. He repeats an old sin, lying about Sarah and putting God's covenant promise in jeopardy.

But while Abraham falters, God doesn’t. Enter Abimelech, a pagan king who unexpectedly becomes the moral compass of the chapter. As Abraham spirals, God steps in—not just to protect Sarah and the covenant, but to invite Abraham back into trust.

This episode explores the tension between faith and failure, the sovereignty of God over our worst decisions, and the surprising truth that even when God’s people fall, His purposes don’t. It's a story about undeserved mercy, persistent grace, and the one true Hero of the Bible—God Himself.