The Mayfield Class
Class audio from Sunday morning
The Mayfield Class
Genesis 21 | Laughter is Born & Ishmael Laughs
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Reflection Questions
1. Where in your life are you tempted to laugh with doubt rather than laugh with joy? How does the quiet, matter‑of‑fact fulfillment of God’s promise in verses 1–2 challenge the way you expect God to work?
2. Where do you see yourself tempted to “walk toward Egypt” when life gets hard? Why do we so easily forget past encounters with God when the next crisis hits?
3. What does Hagar’s story teach us about the difference between experiencing grace and embracing grace? Where do you need God to “open your eyes” to a well that is already in front of you?
4. How does Paul’s interpretation in Romans 9 and Galatians 4 help you understand the spiritual meaning of this chapter? What does this story reveal about the danger of assuming that proximity to God’s people equals belonging to God?
5. Why is Abimelech’s statement “God is with you in all that you do” so significant in light of Abraham’s failures? Where do you see God polishing you through friction, waiting, or adversity?