Abraham, Sarah, and the Allegory of Law vs. Grace | Genesis 20-21

B4L12 In this Bible study on Genesis 20 and 21, Les Feldick explains the birth of Isaac and the deeper spiritual meaning behind Abraham casting out Hagar and Ishmael. Discover how the Apostle Paul uses this Old Testament story in Galatians 4 to teach the crucial difference between Law and Grace. Lesson Summary Les walks through Genesis 20 and 21, starting with Abraham’s moment of weakness in Gerar and God’s faithful intervention to protect the promised line of the Messiah. The lesson then moves to the long-awaited birth of Isaac and the conflict that arises with Ishmael. Les connects these events directly to the New Testament, using Galatians 4 to show that Hagar represents the Law (bondage) and Sarah represents Grace (freedom). This teaching answers important questions about why believers are not under the Law and how to understand the battle between the flesh and the Spirit. Chapters 00:00 – Introduction & Overview 01:53 – Genesis 20: Abraham’s Weakness & Satan’s Attacks 05:30 – The Danger of "Fence-Dwelling" for Believers 07:39 – God Intervenes to Protect Sarah 09:19 – Genesis 21: The Birth of Isaac 11:55 – Sarah Demands Hagar and Ishmael Be Cast Out 13:28 – God Tells Abraham to Listen to Sarah 15:17 – Connecting Genesis to Galatians 4 17:30 – The Allegory of Law vs. Grace (Galatians 4:21-26) 19:09 – Diagram: The Difference Between Israel and the Church 21:10 – Why Law and Grace Cannot Mix 25:27 – Romans 6: We Are Not Under Law, But Under Grace 26:40 – Conclusion: The Distinct Difference Watch More If you enjoyed this study, please check out our other videos for more verse-by-verse Bible teaching. Be sure to subscribe to the Les Feldick Bible Study channel for more updates. #LesFeldick #BibleStudy #Genesis #LawVsGrace #Galatians4