◄ Genesis 21:15 ►
When the water in the skin was gone, she left the boy under one of the bushes. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 21:15? 2. How does Genesis 21:15 illustrate God's provision in desperate circumstances? 3. What can we learn about faith from Hagar's experience in Genesis 21:15? 4. How does Genesis 21:15 connect to God's promises in Genesis 16:10? 5. How can we trust God when facing "the water in the skin was gone"? 6. What steps can we take to rely on God during our own wilderness experiences? 7. Why did God allow Hagar and Ishmael to suffer in Genesis 21:15? 8. What does Genesis 21:15 reveal about God's provision in desperate times? 9. How does Genesis 21:15 challenge our understanding of divine justice? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 21? 11. Why was Jesus's death necessary for our sins? 12. What are Garments of Skin in biblical context? 13. Why does Genesis 21:14–18 seem to portray Ishmael as a small child when he would have been a teenager? 14. Why does God endorse Sarah’s demand to expel Hagar and Ishmael in Genesis 21:10–14 despite earlier promises to Ishmael? Discussion Questions 1. How does Hagar's experience in the wilderness challenge us to trust God in our own "desert" experiences? 2. In what ways can we see God's faithfulness in our lives, even when our resources seem depleted? 3. How does the account of Hagar and Ishmael encourage us to respond to situations where we feel abandoned or hopeless? 4. What parallels can we draw between Hagar's account and Jesus' teachings on God's provision in the New Testament? 5. How can we apply the lessons from Hagar's account to our roles as parents or mentors, especially in trusting God with the lives of those we care for? 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 21:15 NIV Genesis 21:15 NLT Genesis 21:15 ESV Genesis 21:15 NASB Genesis 21:15 KJV Genesis 21:15 Commentaries Bible Hub