Only When I Laugh

 “Only When I Laugh” - Genesis 21

 I. The Dream Come True; The Promise Fulfilled
As God had promised (vv. 1-2)
As Abraham had promised (vv. 3-4)
The joy arrived eventually (vv. 5-7)

 II. Man’s Mistake; God’s Intervention. It’s Called Grace
Life brings frustration (vv. 8-11)
God offers a solution (vv. 12-13)

 III. God Takes Care of Us
God cares about everyone
He provides for us (providence)

 IV. Finally, Peace!
At home
With neighbors and competitors

 V. Application
Share what you think about what happened to Hagar and her son, Ishmael.
Share what you think about Sara’s laughter.
Talk about God’s provision for everyone in this story; for Abraham, for Sara, for Hagar. What is impressive about the way God took care of them?