The Mayfield Class

Genesis 15-16 | The God Who Saves and Sees

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Reflection Questions

  1. Where do you see yourself in Abram’s fear in verse 1? Why do you think God begins with “Fear not… I am your shield”? What does this reveal about God’s heart toward His people when they are anxious or discouraged?
  2. Verse 6 says Abram “believed the Lord, and He counted it to him as righteousness.” How would you explain the difference between faith and righteousness? Why is this distinction essential for understanding the gospel?
  3. Sarai’s plan was culturally acceptable but spiritually disastrous. What are some “culturally acceptable shortcuts” Christians are tempted to take today?
  4. Why do you think Abram, who had just shown courage in chapter 14, becomes passive in chapter 16? Where are you tempted to be passive when God calls you to lead?
  5. Hagar is the first person in Scripture the Lord pursues in the wilderness. What does this reveal about God’s character?
  6. How does God’s pursuit of Hagar foreshadow the gospel and the ministry of Jesus?