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BIBLE WOMEN

LESSON 3

Of the Old Testament

Patriarchal Age

Abraham to Exodus

430 years; Gen 12 to Ex 14

(References in Genesis)

PERIOD OF PREPARATION

MILCAH—COUNSEL

1.      She was the daughter of whom (11:29)?

2.      To whom was she married (11:29)?

A.     How was she related to her husband (11:29b, 27)?

B.     Name her other male relatives (11:27)?

3.      How many children did she have (22:20-23)?

4.      Who was her famous granddaughter (24:15)?

5.      Who was her noted brother (11:27b)?

SARAI—DOMINATES; SARAH—PRINCESS

1.         She was the daughter of what man (11:27a; 20:12)?

2.         Who was her famous husband (11:29a)?  (Please note the blood relationship between Sarai and her husband (11:27b; 20:12).

3.         What did her husband say of her beauty (12:11b)?

A.     How were the Egyptians also impressed (12:14-15a)?

B.     Humanly speaking, how could her beauty have destroyed him (12:11-15)?

i.        How did God vindicate Abram and Sarai (12:16-20)?

ii.      Is there any indication that God was displeased with Abram’s conduct?

iii.    The only thing spoken against Abram was spoken by Pharaoh, who wanted to justify himself against God’s rebuke.

C.    What was Abram’s position in his service to God (Gen. 20:7)? What is a prophet?

4.      Thirty years later, what did Abram do in Gerar (20:1-2)?

A.     Picture God’s defense of the union between Sarai and Abram (20:3-7)?

B.     This evil king severely criticized Abram; tell it (20:9-10)?

C.    What was Abram’s defense? Was he telling the truth (20:11-13; 11:27-31)?

5.         Though Sarai was beautiful and beloved by her husband, what was her plight (16:1a)?

A.     What does she decide to do in order to have children (16:1-2)?

B.     What was Hagar’s reaction (16:4)?

C.    Did Sarai deserve to be despised (16:5)?

D.    Abram honors Sarai by giving her the right to handle this unfortunate situation. What did Sarai do (16:6)?

6.      At ninety years of age, Sarai has her name changed. Recount it (17:15).

A.     What good news was given her husband (17:16)?

B.     What was the child supposed to be named (17:19)?

C.    Sarah was to become the mother of whom (17:16b)?

7.      Sarah and Abraham entertain angels. Relate the account (18:1-8)?

A.     What is the commandment to us today (Heb. 13:2)?

B.     What good news did Sarah overhear (18:9-10)?

i.        What was her reaction to the news (18:12-15)?

ii.      Was Abraham’s laughter different (17:17)? Was he rebuked for his laughter?

iii.    Note the disciples’ reaction to the resurrected Christ (Luke 24:41)?

C.    What is said of the ages of Sarah and Abraham (18:11)?

D.    What were their actual ages (17:17)?

8.      Tell of the birth, naming, and circumcising of the boy (21:1-4)?

A.     How was the miracle of his birth accomplished (Heb 11:11)?

B.     Relate Sarah’s outburst of joy (21:6-7).

C.    What does the name Isaac mean?

9.      How did Abraham celebrate the weaning of Isaac (21:8)?

A.     What spoiled the occasion for everyone, especially Sarah (21:9)?

B.     What did Sarah ask of Abraham because of Ishmael’s behavior (21:10)?

C.    Though Abraham was grieved, what did God direct him to do (21:12)?