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Hope for the Hard Cases

Hope for the Hard Cases. The Case of the Broken-Hearted Woman. The Case of the Broken-Hearted Woman.

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Hope for the Hard Cases

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  1. Hope for the Hard Cases The Case of the Broken-Hearted Woman

  2. The Case of the Broken-Hearted Woman Genesis 21:9-21 – “And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, which she had born unto Abraham, mocking. Wherefore she said unto Abraham, Cast out this bondwoman and her son: for the son of this bondwoman shall not be heir with my son, even with Isaac. And the thing was very grievous in Abraham's sight because of his son. And God said unto Abraham, Let it not be grievous in thy sight because of the lad, and because of thy bondwoman; in all that Sarah hath said unto thee, hearken unto her voice; for in Isaac shall thy seed be called. And also of the son of the bondwoman will I make a nation, because he is thy seed. And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and took bread, and a bottle of

  3. The Case of the Broken-Hearted Woman water, and gave it unto Hagar, putting it on her shoulder, and the child, and sent her away: and she departed, and wandered in the wilderness of Beersheba. And the water was spent in the bottle, and she cast the child under one of the shrubs. And she went, and sat her down over against him a good way off, as it were a bow shot: for she said, Let me not see the death of the child. And she sat over against him, and lift up her voice, and wept. And God heard the voice of the lad; and the angel of God called to Hagar out of heaven, and said unto her, What aileth thee, Hagar? fear not; for God hath heard the voice of the lad where he is. Arise, lift up the lad, and hold him in thine hand; for I will make him

  4. The Case of the Broken-Hearted Woman a great nation. And God opened her eyes, and she saw a well of water; and she went, and filled the bottle with water, and gave the lad drink. And God was with the lad; and he grew, and dwelt in the wilderness, and became an archer. And he dwelt in the wilderness of Paran: and his mother took him a wife out of the land of Egypt.”

  5. The Case of the Broken-Hearted Woman I. It Was a Time of Harsh Rejection – vs.9-14 A. The Reasons for This Rejection – vs.9,10 • Ishmael was mocking Isaac • To mock him was to: o Mock God’s people o Mock God’s promise o Mock God’s power o Mock God’s provision

  6. The Case of the Broken-Hearted Woman I. It Was a Time of Harsh Rejection – vs.9-14 A. The Reasons for This Rejection – vs.9,10 B. The Realities of This Rejection • It broke Abraham’s heart to send Hagar and Ishmael away • God will command him to sacrifice his son Isaac in the next chapter • Abraham honored the Lord in both cases and was obedient Job 14:1 – “Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble”

  7. The Case of the Broken-Hearted Woman II. It Was a Time of Hopeless Realities – vs.15,16 A. There Were Problems – v.15 • Abraham simply released Hagar and Ishmael into the sovereign hand of God • Even when the burdens of life exceed our ability to bear, they never exceed His II Corinthians 12:9 – “My grace is sufficient for thee”

  8. The Case of the Broken-Hearted Woman II. It Was a Time of Hopeless Realities – vs.15,16 A. There Were Problems – v.15 B. There Was Pain – v.16 • Hagar is sure Ishmael is going to die • Sometimes life hurts and we are tempted to run away from our problems, but God always grants peace in time of pain Philippians 4:6,7 – “Be careful for nothing, but in everything by prayer & supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”

  9. The Case of the Broken-Hearted Woman II. It Was a Time of Hopeless Realities – vs.15,16 A. There Were Problems – v.15 B. There Was Pain – v.16 C. There Was Prayer – vs.16,17 • We don’t know if Hagar prayed or not, but Ishmael certainly did • Prayer is an ever-present resource for the believer Jeremiah 33;3 – “Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.”

  10. The Case of the Broken-Hearted Woman II. It Was a Time of Hopeless Realities – vs.15,16 A. There Were Problems – v.15 B. There Was Pain – v.16 C. There Was Prayer – vs.16,17 • We don’t know if Hagar prayed or not, but Ishmael certainly did • Prayer is an ever-present resource for the believer John 14:13,14 – “And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask anything in my name, I will do it.”

  11. The Case of the Broken-Hearted Woman II. It Was a Time of Hopeless Realities – vs.15,16 A. There Were Problems – v.15 B. There Was Pain – v.16 C. There Was Prayer – vs.16,17 • We don’t know if Hagar prayed or not, but Ishmael certainly did • Prayer is an ever-present resource for the believer “It is doubtful whether God can bless a man greatly until He has hurt him deeply.” - A W Tozer

  12. The Case of the Broken-Hearted Woman II. It Was a Time of Hopeless Realities – vs.15,16 A. There Were Problems – v.15 B. There Was Pain – v.16 C. There Was Prayer – vs.16,17 • We don’t know if Hagar prayed or not, but Ishmael certainly did • Prayer is an ever-present resource for the believer Romans 8:28 – “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God”

  13. The Case of the Broken-Hearted Woman III. It Was a Time of Hidden Resources – vs.17-21 A. God’s Providence – vs.12,13 • Sarah is a picture of the grace of God • Hagar is a picture of the law of works • Isaac is a picture of faith • Ishmael is a picture of the flesh • God has a plan & sometimes it involves us going through some hard times Romans 8:18 – “For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.”

  14. The Case of the Broken-Hearted Woman III. It Was a Time of Hidden Resources – vs.17-21 A. God’s Providence – vs.12,13 • Sarah is a picture of the grace of God • Hagar is a picture of the law of works • Isaac is a picture of faith • Ishmael is a picture of the flesh • God has a plan & sometimes it involves us going through some hard times II Corinthians 4:17 – “For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.”

  15. The Case of the Broken-Hearted Woman III. It Was a Time of Hidden Resources – vs.17-21 A. God’s Providence – vs.12,13 B. God’s Presence – v.17a • Hagar didn’t realize it, but God was there the whole time Matthew 28:20 – “Lo, I am with you always"

  16. The Case of the Broken-Hearted Woman III. It Was a Time of Hidden Resources – vs.17-21 A. God’s Providence – vs.12,13 B. God’s Presence – v.17a • Hagar didn’t realize it, but God was there the whole time Hebrews 13:5 – “I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”

  17. The Case of the Broken-Hearted Woman III. It Was a Time of Hidden Resources – vs.17-21 A. God’s Providence – vs.12,13 B. God’s Presence – v.17a C. God’s Peace – v.17b • God knows • God cares • God can speak peace to your heart John 14:27 – “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”

  18. The Case of the Broken-Hearted Woman III. It Was a Time of Hidden Resources – vs.17-21 A. God’s Providence – vs.12,13 B. God’s Presence – v.17a C. God’s Peace – v.17b D. God’s Promise – v.18 Romans 4:20,21 – “He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strong in faith, giving glory to God, being fully persuaded that, what He had promised, He was able also to perform.”

  19. The Case of the Broken-Hearted Woman III. It Was a Time of Hidden Resources – vs.17-21 A. God’s Providence – vs.12,13 B. God’s Presence – v.17a C. God’s Peace – v.17b • God’s Promise – v.18 • God’s Provision – v.19 Philippians 4:19 – “But my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”

  20. The Case of the Broken-Hearted Woman II Corinthians 2:14 – “Now thanks be to God, which always causes us to triumph in Christ.”

  21. Hope for the Hard Cases The Case of the Broken-Hearted Woman

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