Genesis 20:1-21:34
Key Verse 21:1
1. Why did Abraham say that Sarah was his sister when he moved to Gerar? (20:2, 11-13) When had Abraham previously done something like this? (12:10-20) From Abimelek’s response, how had Abraham misjudged him?
2. How does the writer emphasize God’s faithfulness to keep his promises? (21:1-2) Why did Abraham give the name “Isaac” to his son? (21:3)
3. How old was Ishmael and how might he have felt about Isaac? (21:8-9) Why did Sarah demand Abraham to send away Hagar and Ishmael? (21:10) Why was it necessary?
4. How did God council Abraham? (21:12) How did God care for Hagar and Ishmael? (21:14-21)
5. How was Abraham different in his second encounter with Abimelek? (21:22-31) How can we account for the change in Abraham?