Sarah

Name Changes (Genesis 17:3-8; 17:15-16) • Abram (Exalted Father)—Abraham ( Father of many) • Sarai – Sarah ( “Princess”) Circumcision: The Sign of the Covenant (Genesis 17:9-14) 1. Human nature alone could not generate offspring. 2. Constant reminder for married couples to preserve purity in order to produce a godly seed. 3. Physical act with spiritual symbolism. Abraham’s Reaction to the Promise (Genesis 17:17-27) • Doubt (Genesis 17:17-18) • Obedience (Genesis 17:23-27) Sarah’s Reactions to the Promise (Genesis 18:1-15) • Doubt (Genesis 18:9-12) • “The LORD was gracious” (Genesis 21:1-5) • Isaac (“He laughs”): The laughter of doubt turned into the laughter of joy (Genesis 21:6-7) Take-Away: God is El Shaddai ! Nothing is impossible with him.