Brady Cook - April 10, 2022
Sarah and Hagar in Three Parts
Scripture References: Genesis 16:1-16, Galatians 4:1-32, Genesis 15:1-16
Brady• October 4, 2021•
Pride is a timeless sin. It has destroyed empires, fractured families, and destroyed relationships, but perhaps its deadliest attack is what it does to our relationship with God. But where does pride come from? In the case of the nation of Edom, it came from their self-assured security in the strength of their empire, but as Obadiah points out, even that couldn’t save them against the judgment of God.
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CloseThe story of Sarah and Hagar is one of contention, and Paul draws on this contention in detailing the relationship between the Old and New Covenants in Galatians 4. But the real story is not about simply making a parallel between the two, but drawing a lesson that is meant for all of us to learn from: Don't go back to slavery.
Scripture References: Genesis 16:1-16, Galatians 4:1-32, Genesis 15:1-16
Last modified: October 4, 2021