Genesis 21:8-21 God's Mercy in the Wilderness (March 2, 2025 AM, Rev. Michael Grasso)

In Genesis 21:8-21 we encounter problems in Abraham's family once again. Though Isaac is born, this causes tension with Hagar and Ishmael. Ishmael persecutes Isaac and the result is that both Hagar and Ishmael are cast out. God, however, shows mercy to both of them in the wilderness, foreshadowing the inclusion of the Gentiles through Christ.