Sarah and Hagar
1. Even though God promised Abraham[1] numerous descendants in Genesis 15, what was going through Sarah’s mind that caused her to have fear?
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2. Have you ever lacked faith that God was going to move in your life? What causes the lack of faith? What does the lack of faith create?
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3. How could discipline and self-control help Sarah’s fears when she gave Hagar to her husband? How could it help in a fearful situation in your life?
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4. After Hagar ran away, she returned back home to Abraham and Sarah. What gave her the strength to return back to her owners?
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5. God promises us good things in the Bible, through prophecy, an Angel, dreams, the Holy Spirit, etc. How should these promises help cast out fear?
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6. Can you think of an instance where you have to face something that frightens you? What are at least three ways that it could be handled in a godly manner?
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7. Let’s say you have to do something in line with God’s will for your life and you are frightened. Is it a sin to do it while afraid or to not do it at all to avoid feeling scared?
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8. What specific fear did Sarah have after Isaac was born? What happened as a result of it?
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9. The Angel of God speaks to Hagar after she is left in the wilderness with Ishmael to die. Why is God so involved with Hagar and Ishmael?
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10. How is Hagar’s fear in the wilderness similar to Sarah’s fear before Isaac was born?
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11. Bonus: Why does Sarai’s name change to Sarah and Abram’s name change to Abraham?
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[1] Throughout Genesis 16, the name Sarai is for Sarah and Abram is for Abraham