The God Who Sees Me | Genesis 16:1-13

How does God meet us in our deepest moments of failure, heartbreak, and desperation?In this special guest sermon on Genesis 16, Dr. Dan Allender explores the story of Hagar, Abram, and Sarai. Dr. Allender unpacks how human brokenness—manipulation, cowardice, and the desire to take matters into our own hands—so often leads to chaos and pain. Yet, in the desolate wilderness, God meets Hagar, asking two profound questions: "Where have you come from?" and "Where are you going?" Discover how God reveals Himself as El Roi (the God who sees me) and how He invites each of us to know Him intimately in the midst of our own struggles.In this episode, we cover:The Brokenness of Faith's Patriarchs: Examining Genesis 16 to see how Sarai's manipulation and Abram's passivity created severe family conflict.The Wilderness Encounter: How God meets Hagar in her lowest, most desperate moment in the Negev desert.Two Fundamental Questions: Asking ourselves "Where are you from?" and "Where are you going?" to process our past and discover our true path.Naming God Intimately: Understanding El Roi—the God who sees us—and learning to trust God's goodness even when hope seems lost.A Personal Story of Grace: Dr. Allender shares a moving personal reflection on fatherhood, hope, and discovering the "God of the fifth cast."Be sure to follow us:InstagramFacebookYoutube