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It should not come as a surprise that this next section of Scripture is foundational for many of the things we will come to understand in the New Testament. If we don't view these stories in light of the NT's profound spiritual truths, we will miss their depth and beauty. God promised Abraham a son, and though Abraham believed God, he thought he should help a little. After all, Abraham and Sarah were apparently unable to bear children. So Abraham slept with his wife's servant and bore a son through her. Ishmael was born when Abraham was 86 years old. Ishmael was not the son God promised but was the result of Abraham's work and effort. Later in the Scripture, Ishmael will be called the "son of flesh." In this context, the "son of flesh" is set as a juxtaposition to the "son of promise" (or the work of God). So then we will see that the "flesh" is analogous to our work, and "promise" is analogous to God's work. There is much more to say on this matter, and we will do so soon. One of the more essential things in this section is the discussion on circumcision. Again, this is prior to the Law of Moses by more than 500 years....

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