◄ Genesis 21:1 ►
Now the LORD attended to Sarah as He had said, and the LORD did for Sarah what He had promised. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 21:1? 2. How does Genesis 21:1 demonstrate God's faithfulness to His promises? 3. What can we learn about God's timing from Genesis 21:1? 4. How does Genesis 21:1 connect to God's covenant with Abraham in Genesis 17? 5. In what ways can we trust God with our personal promises today? 6. How should Genesis 21:1 influence our understanding of God's reliability in Scripture? 7. How does Genesis 21:1 demonstrate God's faithfulness to His promises? 8. Why is Sarah's conception in Genesis 21:1 significant in biblical history? 9. What does Genesis 21:1 reveal about God's timing in fulfilling promises? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 21? 11. What key events define Isaac's life in the Bible? 12. Why did Sarah refer to Abraham as lord? 13. Who were the Ishmaelites? 14. What evidence supports the claim that Sarah, at her advanced age, could bear a child as promised (Genesis 17:15–16)? Discussion Questions 1. How does the fulfillment of God's promise to Sarah encourage you in your own faith journey? 2. In what ways can you relate to Sarah's experience of waiting on God's promises? How does this shape your understanding of patience? 3. How does the faithfulness of God in Genesis 21:1 inspire you to trust Him with the promises He has made in your life? 4. What are some promises from God’s Word that you are holding onto, and how can you apply the lessons from Sarah’s account to your situation? 5. How can the account of Sarah and the fulfillment of God's promise to her encourage you to support others who are waiting on God's promises? Genesis 21 Bible Study Questions 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? Links Genesis 21:1 NIV Genesis 21:1 NLT Genesis 21:1 ESV Genesis 21:1 NASB Genesis 21:1 KJV Genesis 21:1 Commentaries Bible Hub