Promises and Disappointment
Genesis 15 - The promise of offspring and land
10 years between Genesis 15 and 16
13 years between Genesis 16 and 17
Genesis 17-18:15 - The promise of Isaac, Sarah laughs (derision)
A year passes between Genesis 18 and 21
Genesis 21:1-7 - The birth of Isaac, Sarah laughs (joy)
Somewhere between 15 and 37 years pass between Genesis 21 and 22
- God calls Abraham to give up his promise
- Abraham was faithful and God stopped Abraham
- God provides the real sacrifice for Himself and reaffirms His covenant
Abraham and Sarah faced disappointment for years, yet still believed the promises of God and trusted in His faithfulness
Table questions
- 01 How do you hold on to the promises of God when you don't see the results?
- 02 How do you deal with disappointment when it appears that God isn't acting on His promises?