Message Summary: In Genesis 15, God promises Abram that he will have more descendants than stars in the sky. But nothing happens \u2013 Abram and his wife don\u2019t have children. So, Sarai takes matters into her own hands and has Abram sleep with her maidservant, Hagar. Hagar gets pregnant and Sarai mistreats her. Hagar runs away, and encounters an angel of the Lord in the wilderness. The Lord calls Hagar by name and asks her where she\u2019s been and where she\u2019s going. God then instructs her to return to Sarai and talks to her about her future son, Ishmael, promising that he will be like a wild donkey. Hagar gives God a new name \u2013 You are the God who sees me. Hagar has the strength and confidence to return to the very situation she ran from because of her encounter with God.
Series Summary: When we talk about heroes in the Bible, we may think of the well-known heroes like Moses, David or Paul. Their stories of courage and trust are often shared and taught. But, who are the regular people that, just by living faithfully, became an unsung hero of God\u2019s epic story? Join us as we explore two unlikely heroes.