Facts about Sarah
Who was Sarah's husband?
Abraham
How old was Sarah when she finally conceived?
90 years old
Who did Sarah give to Abraham when she struggled to conceive?
Hagar
What question did God ask in Genesis 18:14?
"Is there anything too hard for the Lord?"
What is one lesson that Sarah teaches us about patience?
Remain faithful in God and his plan and do not stress about our earthly timeline
What was Sarah unable to do?
Conceive a child
What was the name of her son?
Isaac
How did Sarah reply when she learned that her maid was pregnant with Abraham's child?
Sarah delt harshly with Hager, who then fled
Genesis: 16:6
Which son of Abraham did God promised his covenant?
Isaac
What can we take away and learn from Sarah's laugh?
Do not think that anything is impossible in the hands of God. Remember that God knows all of our thoughts and our heart's feelings.
What was Sarah's original name?
Sarai
Why did Sarah laugh when she heard God promise that she would have a son?
Because she was old so the promised seemed impossible
What was the name of the child conceived by Sarah's maid and Abraham?
Ishmael
What new testament chapter remember Sarah for her faith?
Hebrews 11
What lessons can be found in the story about Hagar?
Do not try to take control over God's plan
Besides being husband and wife how was Sarah and Abraham related?
Sarah was Abraham's half sister. They shared a father and had a different mother
How is Sarah remembered in history?
The spiritual matriarch and the ancient epitome of all faithful women. A woman adorned with "the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit"
Why did Hager return to Sarah and Abraham?
An Angel appeared to her and said "Return to your mistress and submit yourself under her hand" The Angel also promised her son would multiply and he would be wild yet dwell in the presence of his brethren
What event turned Sarah's faith and made her know that God was talking to her?
When Sarah laughed to herself and God asked "Why does she laugh?" Sarah then truly knew that God could see her thoughts and her heart's thoughts.
How can we maintain our faith when God's timing is different from ours?
PRAY and seek answers within scripture
How does the bible describe Sarah's appearance?
Extraordinarily beautiful woman
How old was Sarah when she passed?
127 years old
What does scripture say about God's promise to Ishmael?
"Behold I have blessed him, and will make him fruitful, and will multiply him exceedingly. He shall beget twelve princes and I will make him a great nation"
Why did Sarah lie when she was asked about laughing?
She was scared and said she did not laugh but after Isaac was born she said "God has made me laugh and all who hear me will laugh with me" So that was her confessing the laugh that she had previously denied
What is your biggest take away from Sarah's story?
Our human mistakes did not take God's love away from her and she finally got her answer to prayer. We must always remember it is ok to be human but always seek your way back to God