Ishmael – Guided Bible Studies for Hungry Christians

Dealing with Jealousy

Marriage This Hurting World February 19, 2015March 27, 2022

Relationship jealousy takes the involvement of three people. That can be husband, wife and a child, or it can be between siblings one or both parents. The Bible gives us many examples of jealousy and the out come of that jealousy.

Courage in Times of Trouble

Nature This Hurting World October 27, 2014March 28, 2022

Hagar is a strong illustration of how unfair, difficult and exclusive life can be for woman in today’s world. Hagar somehow maintained her faith in the LORD and her obedience to Him for her survival. Even in the darkest loneliest time of her life in the desert there was hope in the LORD to save her and her son from death.

Hagar The Egyptian Handmaid to Sarah

Children's Bible Studies Old Testament October 27, 2014March 13, 2022

Hagar was the Egyptian handmaid to Sarah. This is the story of a slave girl that shows courage. Hagar is considered the mother of the Ishmaelite’s. Hagar was sent out into the desert of Shur with her son by Sarah after the birth of Isaac. Hagar and Ishmael were exhausted, faint and thirsty and afraid they would both die and she called upon the LORD. Her courage can be a comfort to all women as they journey through the deserts…

Basemath Wife of Esau

Old Testament Women of Christ October 18, 2014March 29, 2022

Understanding Esau gives us an insight to his wife Basemath. Basemath and her marriage to Esau give us a precaution about being unequally yoked between believers and nonbelievers. Esau, like Jacob, was warned not to take a wife from the daughter of Canaan. There is no covenant with the Canaanites or unbelievers.