It has been said that the Lord is never late but he is rarely early! Why do you think the Lord delayed fulfilling the promise of a child to Abraham and Sarah for 30 years? What do we learn during times of waiting? Are you waiting for God to fulfill any of His promises to you? Remember, His timing is perfect and when He eventually comes through we have a great opportunity to give all the credit and glory to Him!

How did Sarah respond to the birth of Isaac? Do you think followers of Christ should be characterized by somber seriousness or lighthearted laughter? In what sense can the promises of God enable us to laugh (at least inwardly) even though the circumstances of life may be temporarily challenging?

In Galatians 4:21-31, Paul tells us that Sarah and Isaac represent the covenant of grace lived in the power of the Spirit producing freedom, while Hagaar and Ishmael represent the covenant of law lived in the power of the flesh producing bondage. What do you think is the significance of Hagaar and Ishamel being forced out of the family? Abraham was distressed by this choice. In what ways, is giving up our old ways of the flesh “distressing” to us? Is God asking you to dismiss some “child” of your flesh? Remember no matter how challenging that may feel, the Lord want to give us something much better!

 

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