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Genesis chapter 21
Does God make any promises in this chapter?
- In this chapter we see the fulfillment of a previous promise that God made to Abraham and Sarah, the birth of their son, Isaac! (The promise was given in Genesis 17:19.) I always find it ironic that Sarah would ask, "Who would have said unto Abraham that Sarah should have given children suck? for I have born him a son in his old age," when God clearly said unto both Abraham and Sarah that such a thing was going to happen!
- God promises to make Ishmael's descendants a mighty nation also. (21:13, 18)
Are there any references to the future Messiah (Jesus)?
As God, Jesus is also the everlasting God on whom Abraham called when he planted the grove in Beersheba.
Are there any references to future (End Time or Heavenly) events?
None that I identified.
Does God issue any commands in this chapter?
- In this chapter we see where Abraham obeyed the command of the LORD to institute circumcision as a sign of their covenant by circumcising Isaac (21:4)
- God tells Hagar to go to her son and take care of him when they are without water and Ishmael called out to God (21:17-18)
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Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
Psalms 19:14 (KJV)