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• July 11, 2022•
Handling a dispute between church members can be tricky. Often times gossip will be spread (intentionally or unintentionally), feelings will be hurt, and people leave.
Missing in the whole discussion is what *actually* happened to cause the split in the first place. That’s why Matthew 18 is so important — it gives a step by step playbook of how to handle church disputes in a way that emphasizes relationships instead of winning.
If followed properly, many churches would be reconciled instead of splitting. All it takes is a little bit of humility from everyone.
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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: July 11, 2022