Sarai suggested that Abram sleep with her servant Hagar to obtain children, since Sarai was unable to conceive. Abram agreed to this plan. Hagar became pregnant and gave birth to a son, whom they named Ishmael. Ishmael's name means "God hears" because God had heard Hagar's affliction during her pregnancy. However, this resulted in conflict between Sarai and Hagar, and between Abram and Sarai, as well as the heartache of their family breakup. God later intervened to help Hagar and Ishmael.

1. Do Now: “Abram and Hagar” 10/14/2014
(Answer in complete sentences or copy the questions.
Genesis 16:1-15)
1.What did Sarai suggest to Abram and why?
2. What was the name of the resulting child?
3. What does his name mean?

2. GENESIS 16:1-15
Abram and Hagar

3. I. Abram is presented with a way to produce an heir that
is acceptable to his wife and society.
Sleep with my
servant, maybe I
shall obtain children
by her!
Sarai
Your very own son
shall be your heir...
Abram
Why?
-Quick and easy
-Everyone else is doing
it.
-Socially acceptable
-Hagar can’t object
Why NOT?
-Shows lack of faith.
-Adultery.
-Problems in future.

4. II. Abram decides to listen to his wife, sleeps with
Hagar, resulting in conflict and heartache.
Ishmael: God Hears
NEGATIVE RESULTS
-Conflict between Sarai and Hagar
-Conflict between Abram and Sarai
-Heartache of family breakup
Hagar

5. III. God intervenes , helping Hagar/Ishmael and blesses them.
You shall bear a son...Ishmael
because the Lord has listened
to your affliction
You are a God of
seeing!