Sarah

Reference: RM962

May 8, 2016 • Ron Moore

Name Changes (Genesis 17:3-8; 17:15-16)

• Abram (Exalted Father)—Abraham ( Father of many)
• Sarai – Sarah ( “Princess”)

Circumcision: The Sign of the Covenant (Genesis 17:9-14)

1. Human nature alone could not generate offspring.
2. Constant reminder for married couples to preserve purity in order to produce a godly seed.
3. Physical act with spiritual symbolism.

Abraham’s Reaction to the Promise (Genesis 17:17-27)

• Doubt (Genesis 17:17-18)
• Obedience (Genesis 17:23-27)

Sarah’s Reactions to the Promise (Genesis 18:1-15)

• Doubt (Genesis 18:9-12)
• “The LORD was gracious” (Genesis 21:1-5)
• Isaac (“He laughs”): The laughter of doubt turned into the laughter of joy (Genesis 21:6-7)

Take-Away:

God is El Shaddai ! Nothing is impossible with him.