Genesis 21:10
and she said to Abraham, "Expel the slave woman and her son, for the slave woman's son will never share in the inheritance with my son Isaac!"
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Genesis 21:10?

2. How does Genesis 21:10 illustrate God's promise fulfillment through Isaac's lineage?

3. What lessons can we learn about faith from Sarah's actions in Genesis 21:10?

4. How does Genesis 21:10 connect to Galatians 4:30 regarding inheritance?

5. How should we handle conflicts within families, as seen in Genesis 21:10?

6. What does Genesis 21:10 teach about trusting God's plan over human arrangements?

7. Why did Sarah demand Hagar and Ishmael be cast out in Genesis 21:10?

8. How does Genesis 21:10 reflect God's promise to Abraham regarding Isaac?

9. What does Genesis 21:10 reveal about God's plan for Isaac and Ishmael?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 21?

11. Why does God endorse Sarah’s demand to expel Hagar and Ishmael in Genesis 21:10–14 despite earlier promises to Ishmael?

12. Why does Galatians 4:22-23, referring to Abraham's two sons, contradict other accounts of their significance in Genesis?

13. In Galatians 4:29, Paul compares persecution then to Ishmael's treatment of Isaac--what archeological or historical evidence supports this parallel?

14. Who were the Ishmaelites?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the account of Sarah, Hagar, and Ishmael illustrate the consequences of taking matters into our own hands rather than waiting on God's timing?

2. In what ways does the New Testament use the account of Sarah and Hagar to explain the difference between living under the law and living under grace?

3. How can we apply Abraham's example of obedience in difficult situations to our own lives today?

4. What does God's provision for Hagar and Ishmael teach us about His character and care for those who are marginalized or outside the main account?

5. How can understanding the cultural and historical context of Genesis 21:10 enhance our interpretation and application of this passage in our lives?1. How does the birth of Isaac affirm God's faithfulness to His promises?

2. What does Sarah's reaction to Isaac's birth reveal about her faith journey?

3. How can we relate to Abraham's distress over Sarah's demand to expel Hagar and Ishmael?

4. How does God's reassurance to Abraham about Ishmael's future reflect His compassion?

5. How would you handle a situation of family conflict similar to that between Sarah and Hagar?

6. In what ways does God's intervention in Hagar and Ishmael's dire situation demonstrate His providence?

7. How can we find strength and hope in God's promise to Hagar for Ishmael's future?

8. What does the covenant between Abraham and Abimelech teach us about resolving conflicts?

9. How does Abraham's response to Abimelech's demand for a treaty illustrate his faith and integrity?

10. Why was the dispute over the well significant, and what does it teach us about standing up for what is right?

11. How does the naming of Beersheba encapsulate the essence of the covenant between Abraham and Abimelech?

12. What does Abraham planting a tamarisk tree symbolize?

13. What lessons can we learn from Abraham's steadfast devotion to God?

14. How does the way Abraham and Abimelech handle their dispute inform us on handling disagreements today?

15. How can we apply the lessons of faith, divine intervention, and human relationships in this chapter to our lives?

16. How can the narratives of Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Hagar, and Ishmael inspire us in our faith journey?

17. How does God's provision for Hagar and Ishmael resonate with His dealings with us today?

18. How does Abraham's life in this chapter demonstrate obedience and faith?

19. How can we incorporate Abraham's practices of faith and devotion in our daily lives?

20. How does this chapter shape your understanding of God's faithfulness and provision in times of conflict and despair?

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