Playlist: Isaac and Ishmael (topic)
Ishmael
Sermonette by Richard T. RitenbaughThe descendants of Isaac and Ishmael have been entangled in a nearly 4,000-year dispute, which continues to manifest in modern conflicts. Ishmael, born to Abraham through Hagar, Sarah's surrogate, as described in Genesis 16, was the subject of a significant prophecy. The Angel of the LORD spoke to Hagar in the desert, declaring …
The Angel of God
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn the narrative of God's plan, the Angel of the Lord plays a pivotal role in the lives of Isaac and Ishmael, the sons of Abraham, appearing at critical junctures to guide events and fulfill prophecies. In Genesis 16, the Angel of the Lord first encounters Hagar, Sarai's Egyptian maid and Abraham's concubine, in the wilderness …
Rainbow of Peace
Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)The narrative of Isaac and Ishmael illustrates the profound promises of God to Abraham, highlighting themes of fruitfulness and spiritual distinction. Abraham had two sons, Ishmael, born to the slave woman Hagar in the ordinary course of nature, and Isaac, born to the free woman Sarah in accordance with God's promise. This …
Are You Sure You Believe in God? (Part Two)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsMost of the world's Christians and Muslims acknowledge the existence of Abraham. To the Christians, he was the father of Isaac, who begat Jacob, whose name was changed to Israel, making him the father of the twelve tribes of Israel. The Muslims recognize that Abraham was the father of Ishmael, who is considered the father of the …
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Twenty-Seven)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn Galatians 4:21-31, Paul employs an allegory to illustrate the distinction between two covenants through the lives of Abraham's sons, Isaac and Ishmael. Abraham had two sons: Ishmael, born of the bondmaid Hagar, and Isaac, born of the freewoman Sarah. Ishmael was conceived through carnal means, while Isaac's birth was the …
Our Part in the Sanctification Process (Part Five): Cultivating Patience
Sermon by David F. MaasAbraham, known as the father of the faithful and the friend of God, faced tests of patience in his spiritual journey. God promised Abraham a son, declaring that his descendants would be as numerous as the dust of the earth. For approximately ten years, Abraham and Sarah waited patiently, yet no child came. In their impatience, …
Removing Bars of Contention Between Brethren
Sermon by David F. MaasIshmael and Isaac were half-brothers, sharing a common heritage as descendants of Abraham. Their familial connection underscores the broader kinship among all Semitic peoples, including the bitter feud between Islamic and Christian populations, which is essentially a conflict between cousins. Every individual on earth, as …
God as Father
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn the biblical record of fatherhood, Abraham's relationship with his sons, Isaac and Ishmael, reveals stark contrasts in their upbringing and character. Ishmael, Abraham's first son, grew up to be a scoffer and mocker, as seen when Sarah observed him mocking at the feast for Isaac's weaning. Earlier prophecies described Ishmael …