I. Introduction
A. Transition from the events in Genesis 19, specifically the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah
B. Introduction to the narrative of Abraham’s encounter with Abimelech in Genesis 20
II. Abraham’s Deception in Gerar
A. Verses 1-2: Abraham moves to Gerar and introduces Sarah as his sister to Abimelech, the king of Gerar
B. Verses 3-7: Abimelech takes Sarah into his household, but God warns him in a dream about Sarah’s true identity and the consequences of keeping her
C. Verses 8-10: Abimelech confronts Abraham, questioning him about the deception and the potential harm caused to Abimelech and his people
III. Abraham’s Explanation and Restoration
A. Verses 11-13: Abraham justifies his actions, claiming that he thought there was no fear of God in Gerar and that Sarah is indeed his half-sister
B. Verses 14-18: Abimelech restores Sarah to Abraham and provides compensation, offering land and livestock as a gesture of reconciliation
C. Verses 17-18: Abraham prays for Abimelech and his household, and God heals them, lifting the infertility He had caused
IV. Conclusion
A. Summary of the events in Genesis 20
B. Transition to the subsequent chapters and the further development of the narrative
Note: This outline provides a general structure of Genesis 20, focusing on Abraham’s deception in Gerar, Abimelech’s encounter with God in a dream, Abraham’s explanation and restoration, and the reconciliation between Abraham and Abimelech. It highlights the consequences of Abraham’s actions and God’s intervention in the situation. The actual chapter contains additional details, dialogues, and interactions that are not included in this outline.