Scripture (referenced): Genesis 16:7–13; Genesis 21:14–19

Scripture (inferred): Psalm 34:15; Exodus 3:7; Matthew 6:26; Luke 4:18

Themes: The Father’s compassion for the overlooked and rejected; God seeing and hearing outside covenant structures; mercy preceding promise and lineage; revelation of God’s character before Christ; divine care rooted in love not status.

Keywords: Hagar, Ishmael, God who sees, compassion, wilderness, rejection, mercy, Father’s heart, provision, being seen