Genesis 16:14
Therefore the well was called Beer-lahai-roi. It is located between Kadesh and Bered.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Genesis 16:14?

2. How does Genesis 16:14 illustrate God's awareness of our struggles and needs?

3. What significance does the naming of the well hold in Genesis 16:14?

4. How does Genesis 16:14 connect to God's promises in Genesis 12:1-3?

5. How can we apply God's provision in Genesis 16:14 to our lives today?

6. What does Genesis 16:14 teach about God's presence in difficult circumstances?

7. Why is the well called Beer-lahai-roi in Genesis 16:14 significant in biblical history?

8. How does Genesis 16:14 reflect God's provision and care for Hagar?

9. What does the naming of Beer-lahai-roi reveal about Hagar's encounter with God?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 16?

11. What is the significance of Beer Lahai Roi?

12. What is the significance of Beer Lahai Roi?

13. How can we reconcile God's justice with Sarah's harsh treatment of Hagar (Genesis 16:6)?

14. How do we address the moral dilemma of Abram fathering a child with his wife's servant (Genesis 16:1-4)?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the account of Hagar at Beer-lahai-roi encourage us to trust in God's awareness of our personal struggles?

2. In what ways can we recognize and respond to God's presence in our lives, especially during times of distress?

3. How does the naming of places or events in our lives serve as a testimony to God's faithfulness and intervention?

4. What parallels can we draw between Hagar's encounter with God and other biblical accounts of divine encounters at wells?

5. How can we apply the lessons from Hagar's account to our relationships and interactions with others, particularly those who may feel marginalized or overlooked?1. How does Sarai's proposal to Abram reflect her desperation and longing for a family?

2. How does this chapter illustrate the human struggle with trusting God's promises?

3. Why does Hagar begin to despise Sarai? How do their reactions reflect human nature?

4. How would you respond if you were in Sarai's or Hagar's position?

5. How does Abram handle the conflict between Sarai and Hagar? What could he have done differently?

6. How does the angel of the Lord's encounter with Hagar reveal God's care for the marginalized?

7. What is the significance of the angel's instructions to Hagar to return and submit to Sarai?

8. How does God's promise of countless descendants to Hagar mirror His earlier promise to Abram?

9. What does the prophecy regarding Ishmael tell us about the future of his descendants?

10. How does Hagar's experience affirm God's omnipresence and omniscience?

11. What is the significance of the name Hagar gives to God?

12. How does this chapter challenge our views on waiting for God's promises?

13. What can we learn about God's character from His interaction with Hagar?

14. How does the birth of Ishmael serve as a turning point in Abram's family story?

15. How does this narrative inform our understanding of conflict resolution in our own families?

16. How can we apply the lessons of trust and patience from this story in our current life situations?

17. In what ways does this chapter inspire us to see God's active involvement in our lives?

18. How can we cultivate a trusting relationship with God like Hagar did in her moment of despair?

19. What does the story of Hagar teach us about the consequences of taking matters into our own hands?

20. How does the narrative of Hagar's ordeal and the birth of Ishmael help us understand God's sovereign plan even amidst human failings and complexities?

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