Sept 23 – Sarah and Hagar Discussion

  1. a. As the story opens, what do we know about Sarai?
    bonus question: Is there an assumption about Hagar we might make/her background as an Egyptian?
  1. b. What were the consequences of her being childless?

2. b. Why do you thing Sarai decided to give Abram Hagar (good/negative motivations)?

2. c. Describe the relationship dynamics between the three – what personality traits do you see and how do they treat each other?

  1. a. who finds Hagar?
  1. c. What do we learn about God’s character?
  1. f. Is there a time you have felt truly ‘seen’ by God?

3. g. (List of attributes of God) – which ones speak the most to you, or which you have seen the most clearly?

  • Accessible
  • Creator
  • Eternal
  • Faithful
  • Father
  • Glory
  • Good
  • Gracious
  • Guide
  • Holy
  • Immutable
  • Impartial
  • Incomprehensible
  • Infinite
  • Invisible
  • Jealous
  • Just
  • Love
  • Merciful
  • Omnipotent
  • Omnipresent
  • Omniscient
  • Patient
  • Perfect
  • Person
  • Preserver
  • Provider
  • Righteous
  • Savior
  • Soverign
  • Wise

4. a. What is Sarah’s reaction and what do you think was behind it?

5. a. What was Sarah’s reaction to the fulfilled promise?

5. b. Where have you found delight in the Lord’s promise and presence?

5. d. What is Abraham’s reaction to Sarah’s request to send Hagar away? What have we seen in this story regarding how Abraham sees Ishmael?

Genesis 17 Shows God’s response to Abraham’s love for Ishmael:

20 And as for Ishmael, I have heard you: I will surely bless him; I will make him fruitful and will greatly increase his numbers. He will be the father of twelve rulers, and I will make him into a great nation. 21 But my covenant I will establish with Isaac, whom Sarah will bear to you by this time next year.”

Genealogy

5. h. How did God provide for Hagar (both body and heart/mind)? How has God given you hope through His protection, provision, or presence?

Breath Prayer:

Did you create a breath prayer of your own this week?

Closing Prayer for us together:

  • Lord ou promise to be with me
  • Help me to trust in you
  • Lord, you will make all things new
  • Fill me with your hope