Sarai and Hagar's Conflict / Abram and Circumcision

By: Mike Mazzalongo Posted: August, 2014

This lesson looks at the very source of the Jewish/Arab conflict as well as the distinguishing mark given to Abraham and all his male descendants... circumcision.

Discussion Questions

Discuss what was evidently missing from Sarai's solution to God's delay in providing an heir to Abraham and how this relates to our life.
How did Sarai's actions fall short of God's will? How does this relate to us?
Describe Hagar's faith as compared to Sarai's. What can we learn from this?
What was at the core of God giving Abram a new name?
What is represented by requiring Abraham and his descendants to be circumcised?
How can you use this lesson to grow spiritually and help others come into a relationship with Jesus?