GENESIS: THE GOD WHO SEES - Genesis 16:1-16 - Pastor Jim West

Pastor Jim explores Genesis 16, focusing on the story of Hagar, an Egyptian slave who flees after being mistreated by Abram and Sarai. He warns against synergism, which he defines as the human attempt to independently "help" God through impatient, self-directed plans that inevitably lead to disaster and a cycle of blame. After Sarai attempts to force a shortcut to God's promise of an heir, Hagar escapes into the wilderness, where she encounters the Angel of the Lord. Pastor Jim emphasizes that God validates Hagar by calling her by name, making her the first person in scripture to give God a title: "The God Who Sees." Ultimately, he presents a message of divine mercy, illustrating that God pursues the marginalized and remains faithful even when His people make significant mistakes.Support the showThanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or Instagram more info colonialkc.org