Daily Archives: January 22, 2012

Abraham: casting out the slave and her son

Genesis 21:1-21.  Isaac had been born, and laughter filled Abraham’s house.  But some of the laughter appears to have been mocking from Ishmael, who is about 16 years old by now.  Sarah is indignant, and orders that he and his … Continue reading

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