The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2013–2014

October 13
Lesson 7

A PROMISE TO SARAH

DEVOTIONAL READING: Isaiah 51:1–6

BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE: Genesis 17:15–17; 18:9–15; 21:1–7

GENESIS 17:15–17

KEY VERSE

Sarah conceived, and bare Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him.—Genesis 21:2

LESSON AIMS

After participating in this lesson, each student will be able to:

1. Describe the reactions of Abraham and Sarah to the promise of a son.

2. Explain the significance of laughing in each section of today’s text.

3. Suggest a way to show God that he or she trusts God’s plans.

LESSON OUTLINE

Introduction

      A.      Making Promises

      B.      Lesson Background

          I.      Prediction (GENESIS 17:15–17)

      A.      Name Given (v. 15)

      Your New Name

      B.      Son Promised (v. 16)

      C.      Father Laughs (v. 17)

          II.      Promise (GENESIS 18:9–15)

      A.      Listening and Laughing (vv. 9–12)

      B.      Response and Reaction (vv. 13–15)

          III.      Fulfillment (GENESIS 21:1–7)

      A.      Birth of the Son (vv. 1, 2)

      B.      Naming the Son (vv. 3, 4)

      C.      Parents of the Son (vv. 5–7)

      Rhetorical Questions

Conclusion

      A.      Abraham’s Children

      B.      Prayer

      C.      Thought to Remember

Pelfrey, Lloyd, Charles R. Boatman, et al. “A Promise to Sarah.” The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2013–2014. Ed. Ronald L. Nickelson & Jonathan Underwood. Vol. 61. Cincinnati, OH: Standard Publishing, 2013. 57.