Message Notes

34 | Genesis 21

May: Unschooled & Ordinary Podcast

In Season 2, Episode 34, the podcast team talks to special guest, Legacy Pastor Jeff Clark.

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Scripture

Primary Text: Genesis 21

Observation & Application

1. How does the birth of Isaac in Genesis 21:1-7 show God’s faithfulness to fulfill His promises in His timing?

2. What stands out to you about Sarah’s role as a mother in this chapter, especially in verses 6-7?

3. How do you process the difficult moment of Hagar and Ishmael being sent away (vv. 9–21)?

4. How does Abraham demonstrate faith and obedience in the way he responds throughout Genesis 21?


S.O.A.P. METHOD

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SCRIPTURE 

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OBSERVATION

What is this text saying? What is the context? How does it fit with the verses before and after it? Are there any commands or instructions? 

APPLICATION 

How can you apply this verse to your life? What does this mean today? What is God saying to you? 

PRAYER

Respond to the passage in prayer. Ask God to help you apply this truth to your life and spend some time listening to what He may be telling you.