This sermon explores the story of Hagar and Ishmael in Genesis 21, confronting the hidden costs that often accompany blessing, success, and the fulfillment of God's promises. By centering the experience of those pushed to the margins, it reveals a God who sees, hears, and remains present with the forgotten, while challenging us to examine the stories and people we leave behind.
The good news for those who are on the underside of blessing. A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time on Genesis 21:8-21 by Rev. Justin Morgan.