Women of the Bible Hagar Part 2

In this study we will take a look at the women within the Bible. We will look at each one of them and see how their story influences our lives today.

As we continue our study in this fantastic insight of the Women of the Bible, this morning we will take a look at Hagar. If you remember Hagar was the ‘slave woman’ to Sarah. As we read earlier in the Legends of the Old Testament Characters it stated that Hagar’s father was Pharaoh of Egypt, there in Gen. 12.

As we continue our study on Hagar, we have seen in are last study that Sarah could not conceive. So, Sarah devises a plan to allow her slave woman Hagar (Flight) to conceive on Sarah’s behalf with Abraham. Once Hagar realizes that she is pregnant with Abraham child some type of trouble begins between Sarah and Hagar. When can probably conclude that Sarah was jealous has Hagar probably goes around and brags that she is with child by one of Yahweh’s elect.

Sarah then goes to Abraham and insists that Abraham do something about this. Abraham basically states it is your problem. Deal with it! So Sarah makes life so hard for Hagar, forcing Hagar to leave, going into the wilderness.

We pick up the story here in Chapter 16 verse 8.

8.  Where have you come from, and where are you going = The Angel of Yahweh asked an important and insightful question. In Hagar’s pride and misery, she acted without thinking, “Where have I come from?” “Where am I going?”

9.  Return to your mistress and submit yourself under her hand = The Angel of Yahweh told her to repent. 

10.  I will multiply your descendants exceedingly = Yahweh not only implied a promise of protection, He also gave a clear promise of staggering blessing. The unborn son of Hagar would be the father of uncountable descendants.

11.  You shall call his name Ishmael, because Yahweh has heard your affliction = once again the name Ishmael means EL will hear.

We just finished reading about the son of Hagar, Ishmael, who happens to be the father of the Arab nations. We know that throughout history there has been and will be conflicts between Ishmael and Isaac generations. BUT what I find so interested is the fact that the Arabs believe in Yahshua Messiah, whereas the Jewish people believe, according to the Talmud, that Yahshua Messiah was a type of a Balaam and His mother was a whore. 

Do Muslims Believe in Yahshua Messiah/Jesus Christ?

This was taken from the “American Islamic Outreach Foundation” website

Yes, Muslims believe in Yahshua Messiah/Jesus Christ, or ‘Isa in Arabic (peace be upon him), and he is one of the most important figures in Islam. 

Muslims view Yahshua as a revered prophet and a servant of God, emphasizing his human nature and mission as a messenger. Here’s a detailed exploration of how Yahshua is viewed in Islam, his significance, and the points of distinction from Christian theology.

Now here are 6 reasons why the Jews don’t acknowledge Yahshua as the Messiah.

1 – The Messiah must be from the Tribe of Judah and a Descendant of King David AND King Solomon – Yahshua Messiah did not qualify.
 
 2 – Ingathering of the Jewish Exiles – Yahshua Messiah did not do this.
 
 3– Rebuilding of the Holy Temple – Yahshua Messiah failed to achieve this. 
 
4– Worldwide Reign of Peace – Yahshua Messiah did not accomplish this.
 
 5 – Observance of the Torah Embraced by All Jews – Yahshua Messiah didn’t bring this about.
 
 6 – Universal Knowledge of G-d – Yahshua Messiah clearly failed here also.
 
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