Peradventure

Pastor Hilton preaches from Genesis 18:24-32 on the word 'peradventure,' meaning 'through what must happen' or considering unforeseen scenarios. Abraham intercedes for Sodom, negotiating with God from 50 down to 10 righteous, yet God remembers Abraham's heart and rescues Lot. The message contrasts human uncertainty with divine certainty: while we exhaust possibilities and worry, God declares 'verily, verily'—absolute truth. Citing Genesis 42:4 (Jacob fearing for Benjamin), Exodus 32:30 (Moses seeking atonement), and 1 Kings 18:27 (Elijah mocking Baal), Pastor Hilton shows peradventure reflects our limited plans. But Romans 5:7-8 reveals Christ died for sinners, not just the righteous, surpassing all scenarios. He warns against predestination that denies God's omniscience over every choice. Matthew 6:25-34 commands believers to stop worrying, trust God who clothes the grass, and seek His kingdom. Jesus in Gethsemane modeled submission: 'Not my will, but Thine.' Altars are open for those burdened by life's uncertainties; God hears imperfect prayers and rescues the perishing. The sermon urges persistent prayer for lost loved ones, faith that God answers beyond our limited understanding, and assurance that He who knows every outcome will deliver.