This is My Son–Ishmael: Genesis 16:1-16

1. Many people want to take matters into their own
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2. Abraham and Sarah tried to take God’s
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   into their own hands through the birth of Ishmael.
3. We try to take our relationship with God into our own hands through our
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4. Paul makes a distinction between
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   to the Law and the
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   of the Gospel by comparing Hagar and Sarah.
5. It is only through
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   , the true promised Son of Abraham, that we are able to have a relationship with our heavenly Father.

What are the difficulties of being patient with others… and with God?

What are the benefits of being patient with God?

How do we know God’s promises will come true, even if it seems like it takes so long?

What is so freeing about relying upon God… through faith in the death and resurrection of Jesus for us?