Biblical Figures: Abraham's Family and Pharaoh

Study Notes

Pharaoh

Pharaoh was an Egyptian ruler who unknowingly took Abraham's wife, Sarah, into his harem.
Abraham, fearing for his life, falsely claimed Sarah was his sister.
God intervened by sending plagues to Pharaoh.
Pharaoh returned Sarah to Abraham and rebuked him for the deception.

Lot

Lot was Abraham's nephew.
He lived in the wicked city of Sodom.
God saved Lot from Sodom's destruction.
Lot's wife turned into a pillar of salt after looking back.
Lot's daughters later committed incest with him, resulting in two sons.

Hagar

Hagar was Sarah's Egyptian maidservant.
She became the mother of Abraham's son, Ishmael.
Sarah gave Hagar to Abraham as a concubine when she couldn't have children.
Hagar fled into the wilderness and was visited by an angel.
The angel promised that Ishmael would be the father of a great nation.

Ishmael

Ishmael was the son of Abraham and Hagar.
He is considered the ancestor of many Arab nations.
Ishmael's birth fulfilled God's promise to Hagar.
Ishmael was born when Sarah couldn't conceive, fulfilling God's promise.

Isaac

Isaac was the son of Abraham and Sarah.
He was born as a fulfillment of God's promise despite Abraham and Sarah's old age.
Isaac was the father of Esau and Jacob..
Isaac's descendants, through Jacob, are the twelve tribes of Israel. This continues God's covenant with Abraham.

Jacob

Jacob, later named Israel, was the son of Isaac and Rebekah.
He was the twin brother of Esau.
Jacob received his father's blessing through deception.
Jacob became the father of twelve sons who became the twelve tribes of Israel.

Joseph

Joseph was the eleventh son of Jacob and Rachel.
He was known for his coat of many colors.
He was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers.
Joseph rose to power in Egypt.
Joseph saved his family from famine, fulfilling God's plan to preserve the Israelites in Egypt.

Benjamin

Benjamin was Jacob and Rachel’s youngest son.
He was the full brother to Joseph.
Benjamin became the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel.
Benjamin's descendants played a significant role in Israel's history.

Questions about Each Character

Pharaoh: How did Pharaoh's actions, despite his ignorance, relate to God's plan?
Lot: What does Lot's story teach about the dangers of disobedience and the consequences of disobeying God?
Hagar: What does Hagar's experience reveal about God's faithfulness to His promises, even in difficult circumstances?
Ishmael: What does Ishmael's lineage symbolize about God's plan and the fulfillment of promises, even when they seem contrary?
Isaac: Why is Isaac significant in the narrative of God's covenant with Abraham, and what lessons can be learned from his birth?
Jacob: Analyze Jacob's actions, specifically the deceit involved, and what it says about human nature and God's ability to redeem.
Joseph: How did Joseph's journey exemplify God's providence and his ability to use even negative circumstances for positive outcomes?
Benjamin: How did Benjamin's lineage contribute to the overall narrative of God's covenant with Abraham and the establishment of the twelve tribes?

Description

Explore the fascinating stories of key biblical figures including Pharaoh, Lot, Hagar, and Ishmael. Learn about their connections to Abraham, the trials they faced, and their significance in biblical narratives. This quiz will test your knowledge of these pivotal characters and their legacies in the Bible.