52 Prayers from the Bible

A Prayer for Mercy

Read the context passage: Genesis 18:16-33

³² Then he said, "Let the Lord not be angry, and I will speak one more time. Suppose 10 are found there?" He answered, "I will not destroy [it] on account of 10." ³³ When the LORD had finished speaking with Abraham, He departed, and Abraham returned to his place. (Genesis 18:32-33)

1. What is happening in this passage?
2. What was Abraham’s concern?
3. Was God taking council from Abraham?
4. Why might have God revealed his plans to Abraham in the first place?
5. Do you think God was trying to impress anything on Abraham as a result of this conversation with him?
6. How can this story inform our prayers today?

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