Genesis 21:14
Early in the morning, Abraham got up, took bread and a skin of water, put them on Hagar's shoulders, and sent her away with the boy. She left and wandered in the Wilderness of Beersheba.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Genesis 21:14?

2. How does Genesis 21:14 demonstrate God's provision in difficult circumstances?

3. What can we learn from Abraham's obedience in Genesis 21:14?

4. How does Genesis 21:14 connect with God's promises to Hagar in Genesis 16?

5. How can we trust God's guidance when facing uncertain situations like Hagar?

6. What steps can we take to rely on God during life's challenges?

7. Why did Abraham send Hagar and Ishmael away in Genesis 21:14?

8. How does Genesis 21:14 reflect God's promise to Abraham?

9. What does Genesis 21:14 reveal about God's provision in difficult circumstances?

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

11. Why does Genesis 21:14–18 seem to portray Ishmael as a small child when he would have been a teenager?

12. Will we ever be thirsty again?

13. How can single parents find advice and support?

14. What lessons does the Sarah and Hagar story teach?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Abraham's obedience in sending Hagar and Ishmael away challenge us in our own faith journeys?

2. In what ways can we see God's provision in our own "wilderness" experiences, and how does this relate to His provision for Hagar and Ishmael?

3. How does the account of Hagar and Ishmael encourage us to trust in God's promises, even when our circumstances seem uncertain?

4. What can we learn from the wilderness as a place of testing and growth in our spiritual lives?

5. How can we apply the principle of compassion and responsibility in our relationships, as demonstrated by Abraham's actions towards Hagar and Ishmael?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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