The Story of Hagar and Ishmael
Driven Out But Not Forgotten
“But what does the Scripture say? Cast out the slave woman and her son…”
(Galatians 4:30)
Introduction: Genesis 21 tells the story of Hagar and her son Ishmael—Driven Out But Not Forgotten
I. Outline of Genesis 21
vv. 1-7 The birth of Isaac
vv. 8-10 The mocking by Ishmael
vv. 11-14 The expulsion by Sarah
vv. 15-21 The protection by God
II. Reasons to Appreciate Genesis 21
A. Life is sometimes _________________.
B. Genesis 21 forces us to _____________.
C. It is background to Galatians 4.
III. Lessons Learnt –
A. _______________________________________
B. _______________________________________
C. ________________________________________
Conclusion: The “heir apparent” notion failed. While the promise by faith still holds sway today.
