Genesis 21 · Grade 4
Right on Time
Read and Think
Genesis 21 begins with joy: Yahweh visited Sarah as he had said, and Yahweh did to Sarah as he had spoken. Twenty-five years after God first spoke to Abraham, the promised son was born. God's timing may seem slow to us, but it is never late. Sarah, who once laughed in doubt, now laughs with joy.
The family faced conflict. Sarah saw Ishmael mocking and asked Abraham to send Hagar and her son away. This grieved Abraham, because he loved Ishmael. God assured him that the promise would continue through Isaac, and that He would also make Ishmael a nation.
In the wilderness, Hagar's water ran out and she was heartbroken. But God heard the boy's voice, just as Ishmael's name promised, God hears. God provided a well and was with Ishmael as he grew. Even when families are hurting, God cares for each person.
Show What You Know
How long had Abraham waited for the promised son?
How was Sarah's laughter different this time?
What did God promise Abraham about Ishmael?
How did Ishmael's name come true in the wilderness?
Word Bank Fill-In
Use the word bank to fill in each blank.
- Genesis 21 begins with : Yahweh visited Sarah as he had said, and Yahweh did to Sarah as he had spoken.
- Twenty-five years after God first spoke to , the promised son was born.
- , who once laughed in doubt, now laughs with joy.
- God assured him that the promise would continue through , and that He would also make Ishmael a nation.
- God provided a and was with Ishmael as he grew.
Think About It
Is there something you have been waiting for? How does Isaac's birth help you trust God's timing?
God cared for Hagar and Ishmael even when they were sent away. How can you show care to someone who feels left out?
Memory Verse
“Yahweh visited Sarah as he had said, and Yahweh did to Sarah as he had spoken.”
Genesis 21:1 (WEB)
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Prayer
Dear God, thank You for today's Bible story. Help me to . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- How can you see that God watches over every person around you?
- When is it hard to be patient?
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