Here is the first appearance of feet-washing and picking the choice lamb for others to preclude Jesus's doing the same thing later on. Because of Abraham's obedience, even in the face of Sarah's doubt, they have a son and start the story to salvation.
I wonder about the Lord reflecting. It's similar to the conversations He has with Himself in the first parts of Genesis.
I remember hearing this passage of Abraham bargaining with the Lord for the sake of Sodom. Abraham knows that even though he is "but dust and ashes" his God is a loving, personal God and will be patient and hear his appeals. Abraham keeps a good grasp on his own place in the world, prostrating himself before God and admitting that God could get annoyed with such a small man continuing to ask of an omnipotent God, yet he knows that it is okay to ask God for things. We similarly, should not be afraid to ask God for things so long as remember to praise and worship Him at the same time. Prayer is a careful thing to do, but when done right, it is one of the most beautiful things in the world.
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