Knowing Faith

#103 – Abraham, Hagar and the Child

Episode Notes

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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