Isaac and Ishmael

After Isaac is born, Sarah no longer wants Ishmael around. God reassures Abraham that He will care for Ishmael, but he does need to be sent away. We look at the symbolism behind Ishmael and Isaac. One son being born of the plans of Abraham and Sarah to a slave woman, forever symbolizing slavery to the law that must be cast away to make way for the promised son born in freedom forever symbolizing the inheritance found through freeing grace. Also, the difference between our feelings and actions when we are in control of our circumstances and when they are forced upon us and how we should react so that we do not become permanent victims. With God's help, we can persevere!