Episode #103 – Abraham, Hagar, and the Child

Episode Summary:

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley continue with the story of Abraham by taking a look at Genesis 16-17.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

  • So after God cuts covenant with Abraham, Abraham immediately starts behaving righteously right?

  • Who is Hagar? Where has she come from?

  • Are Abraham’s and Sarah’s actions wrong here?

  • What are we to make from the angel's interaction with Hagar?

  • Why can’t Ishmael be the promised child?

  • What is the covenant promise?

  • What is the significance of circumcision? Why this symbol?

Helpful Definitions:

  • Christophany: An appearance of the Son of God before the incarnation.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

  • Genesis 16-17, Genesis 12, Genesis 15:6, Galatians 3, Genesis 3:15

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