And the LORD visited Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did unto Sarah as he had spoken. The long-looked for blessing of a son to Abraham and Sarah, is at length bestowed; and Isaac, the child of promise, is born. This Chapter relates the auspicious event. The casting out of Ishmael, the Son of Hag... [ Continue Reading ]
For Sarah conceived, and bare Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him. Observe here, that it is twice mentioned by the Holy Ghost, as if to impress it more strongly on the mind, that this event, so contrary to the ordinary course of nature, was, as the Lord had... [ Continue Reading ]
And Abraham called the name of his son that was born unto him, whom Sarah bare to him, Isaac. This was the name, which the Lord himself had appointed. Genesis 17:19. Isaac signifies laughter.... [ Continue Reading ]
And Abraham circumcised his son Isaac being eight days old, as God had commanded him. It was proper, that he, who was equally interested in the blessings of the covenant with Abraham, should partake with him, in the seal of the covenant. Genesis 17:10.... [ Continue Reading ]
And Abraham was an hundred years old, when his son Isaac was born unto him. Observe, how particular the Holy Ghost is, to mark down again Abraham's age, in order to manifest, that the mercy of a Son was not within the ordinary course of natural expectation. Galatians 4:23.... [ Continue Reading ]
And Sarah said, God hath made me to laugh, so that all that hear will laugh with me. And she said, Who would have said unto Abraham, that Sarah should have given children suck? for I have born him a son in his old age. Reader! Pause here to remark, that while the gift of a Son became such a subject... [ Continue Reading ]
And the child grew, and was weaned: and Abraham made a great feast the same day that Isaac was weaned. In all seasons of enjoyment, see that they are sanctified seasons. I would desire to do as the disciples did; invite Jesus to be present. John 2:1; John 2:1.... [ Continue Reading ]
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. The spiritual meaning of this never could have been known, had n... [ Continue Reading ]
And the thing was very grievous in Abraham's sight because of his son. Probably, the pious Patriarch, made it a subject of prayer. Reader! may grace enable us, in all our trials to do the same.... [ Continue Reading ]
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. O... [ Continue Reading ]
And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and took bread, and a bottle of 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 on... [ Continue Reading ]
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 a great nation. And God opened he... [ Continue Reading ]
And Abraham sojourned in the Philistines' land many days. REFLECTIONS THE long exercise of Abraham and Sarah's faith respecting this child of promise, and the happy issue of it, may serve to teach us how sure God's promises are; and the certainty, that those who, with faith and patience, wait the... [ Continue Reading ]