Knowing Faith

#103 – Abraham, Hagar and the Child

Mar 4, 2021

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley continue with the story of Abraham by taking a look at Genesis 16-17.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

So after God cuts covenant with Abraham, Abraham immediately starts behaving righteously right?
Who is Hagar? Where has she come from?
Are Abraham’s and Sarah’s actions wrong here?
What are we to make from the angel's interaction with Hagar?
Why can’t Ishmael be the promised child?
What is the covenant promise?
What is the significance of circumcision? Why this symbol?

Helpful Definitions:

Christophany: An appearance of the Son of God before the incarnation.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Genesis 16-17, Genesis 12, Genesis 15:6, Galatians 3, Genesis 3:15,

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