Trouble in Paradise
Whom did Sarai blame for the conflict that developed between her and Hagar?
Abram
What new name did God give Abram, and what reason did He give for the change?
Abraham, because he would father of a multitude of nations
What problem did Sarai face concerning having children?
She had borne no children
What did God promise to give Abraham and his descendants?
All the land of Canaan for an everlasting possession
What did the angel of the LORD tell Hagar to do?
To return and submit to Sarai
What sign did God command Abraham and his descendants to observe?
Circumcision
What did Abram tell Sarai she could do concerning Hagar?
Whatever she wanted
What new name did God give Abraham’s wife?
Sarah
Who was Hagar, and what was her relationship to Sarai?
Hagar was Sarai's Egyptian servant
What did God promise concerning Sarah and her descendants?
"She shall become nations; kings of peoples shall come from her"
What promise did the angel of the LORD make concerning Hagar’s descendants?
They could not be numbered
Which males were to receive the sign, and when were they to receive it?
Every male whether born or bought in Abraham's house in all generations
What did Hagar do after Sarai dealt harshly with her?
She fled
What did God tell Sarah to name her son?
Isaac
What plan did Sarai propose to Abram so that she might obtain children?
That Abram have a child by Hagar
What did God command Abram to do, and what did He promise to establish with him?
"Walk before me, and be blameless;" God promised to make a covenant with Abram
What did the angel tell Hagar about the son she would bear, including his name and future?
His name would be Ishmael. He would be a wild donkey and everyone against him
Who in Abraham’s household was circumcised, and when did he carry out God’s command?
All those born in his house or bought with his money; that very day
Where did the angel of the LORD find Hagar?
By a spring in the wilderness on the way to Shur
How did God identify Himself when He appeared to Abram?
Almighty God, or El Shaddai
How did Abram respond to Sarai’s proposal to have a son by Hagar?
He agreed
With whom did God say He would establish His covenant, and how long would it last?
An everlasting covenant with Abraham and his offspring
What name did Hagar give to the LORD who spoke to her?
The God who sees
What consequence did God describe for a male who did not receive the sign?
He shall be cut off from his people
What two questions did the angel of the LORD ask Hagar?
Where have you come from? Where are you going?
What royal descendants did God promise would come from Abraham?
Kings
How did Hagar’s attitude toward Sarai change after she became pregnant?
Hagar began looking down on Sarai
How long did God tell Sarah His covenant with her son would last?
It would be an everlasting covenant
How old was Abram when Ishmael was born?
86
How did Abram respond when God spoke to him?
He fell on his face