Brady Cook - April 10, 2022
Sarah and Hagar in Three Parts
Scripture References: Genesis 15:1-16, Genesis 16:1-16, Galatians 4:1-32
Brady• October 18, 2021•
Ephesians 5 provides a perfect metaphor for marriage when Paul compares it to Christ and the church. Sacrifice is a key element of that, but what does it mean when Paul tells husbands to love their wives “as Christ loved the church”?
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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 15:1-16, Genesis 16:1-16, Galatians 4:1-32
Last modified: October 18, 2021