The reading for Thursday, January 5, 2023 , is Genesis 15 - 17

 Today's reading: Genesis 15-17

The Lord's covenant with Abram, Hagar & Ishmael, the Covenant of Circumcision

I see 2 covenants in this reading: one with Abram and the Covenant of Circumcision. The first about the land. The second seems to be about circumcision. I feel that there is some symbolism here that I am missing. 

In between these covenants we have Hagar & Ishmael. In some ways this story strikes me as very odd. In essence, Sarai says: I can't get pregnant; try her. Hagar gets pregnant and doesn't do right by Sarai. Hagar despises her. Sarai then mistreats Hagar. I am struck by the word "mistreats." Sarai did not respond evenly to Hagar, but worse. 

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  1. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2023 at 5:19 AM

    Genesis 16:13 She gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: “You are the God who sees me,”for she said, “I have now seen the one who sees me.” Thank You God for allowing us to see the One who sees us.

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  2. Jane F.January 8, 2023 at 7:31 AM

    Amen!!

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