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…â€
                                                                      (Galatians 4:30)
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Introduction: Genesis 21 tells the story of Hagar and her son Ishmael—Driven Out But Not Forgotten
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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
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II.           Reasons to Appreciate Genesis 21
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A.               Life is sometimes _________________.
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B.                Genesis 21 forces us to _____________.
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C.                It is background to Galatians 4.
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III.           Lessons Learnt –
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B.    _______________________________________
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Conclusion:   The “heir apparent†notion failed. While the promise by faith still holds sway today.Â