Genesis 15
How is God like a shield?
Like a shield, he protects us. In a spiritual battle Christians have God's help.
Give an example of a time it could be hard to believe what God says? (hint: when something might seem impossible).
no right answer
In verse 3, how long had Abram & Sarai lived in Canaan?
10 years
In verse 7, who found Hagar and spoke to her?
The angel of the Lord.
In verses 4 and 5, what did God tell Abram about his future promised family?
vs 4 He would have a son coming from his own body to be his heir. vs 5 Count the stars... so shall your offspring be.
What must someone do first, before receiving God's gift of righteousness?
Trust Jesus Christ as their savior. Believe God's word about Jesus.
Who was Hagar?
Sarai's Egyptian maidservant or slave.
What did Hagar and Abram name their son?
Ishmael
What does the word "reward" mean and how is (knowing) God like a reward?
Knowing God is a very great reward. His presence in our life gives us hope, peace, joy, love and more. Nothing the world offers compares to knowing God and walking with Him.
Give an example of one sin leading to another.
no wrong answer - Example: I tell a lie why I can't play with my friend
True or False : Abram & Sarai made their own plans instead of waiting for God's plan.
True
In verse 13, what name did Hagar give to God?
"You are the God who sees me"
What does the word "heir" mean?
a person who inherits ones property / belongings and continues their legacy.
How did Hagar know that God cared about her?
God heard her; he knew her sorrows and came to her. He made promises to her. He loved her.
In verse 2, what sinful idea / plan did Sarai tell Abram to participate in?
Go, sleep with my maidservant; perhaps then I can build a family through her.
In verses 10 and 11 what promises did the angel of the Lord give to Hagar?
vs 10 I will increase your descendants, so many they will be too numerous to count.
vs 11 She would give birth to a son.
In verse 6, what did God call Abram's belief in the promises?
Righteousness
What name would you give to God for the good things He has done?
Great Giver of Peace
He Knows Me
According to verse 6, what happened when Sarai mistreated her maidservant Hagar?
Hagar fled - ran away.
According to vs 16, how old was Abram when Ishmael was born?
86 years old