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On Wed, Dec 18, 2024, 8:04 AM Haruna James <jamesharuna22@gmail.com> wrote:

>
> THE REDEEMED COLLEGE OF MISSIONS EDE
>
> COURSE: ISLAM GMC 207
>
> LECTURER: PASTR MRS DORCAS TIJANI
>
>
> STUDENT'S NAME:
> HARUNA UNUOGIEOTSE JAMES
>
> MATRIC NUMBER: RCM/23S/DA/03869
>
> SET: 60
>
> ASSIGNMENT:
>
>
> TOPIC: IS ISHMAEL PART OF GOD'S PLAN?
>
>
> IS ISHMAEL PART OF GOD'S PLAN?
>
> *"But in every nation whoever fears Him and works righteousness is
> accepted by Him" (Acts 10:35).*
> Yes, Ishmael is undoubtedly part of God's plan. God declared that all
> souls belongs to Him (Ezekiel 18: 4).
>
> The story of Ishmael, the son of Abraham and Hagar, is a significant
> narrative in the Bible that illustrates God's sovereignty, grace, and the
> unfolding of His redemptive plan. From a Christian perspective, Ishmael is
> indeed part of God's plan, as evidenced by various bible passages that
> highlight God's intentions and promises concerning him and his descendants.
> Below, i shall be highlighting a few points to validate my answer
>
> 1. THE PROMISE OF GOD TO ABRAHAM
>
> The narrative of Ishmael began in Genesis 16, where we see Sarah,
> Abraham's wife, struggling with infertility. In her desperation, she
> offered her maid, Hagar to Abraham. Ishmael was born as a result of this
> union. While this act was not in line with God's original plan, it
> demonstrate the human tendency to take matters into their own hands.
> However, God's response to Ishmael's birth reveals His sovereignty and
> grace.
>
> In Genesis 16:10-12, the angel of the Lord spoke to Hagar, saying,* "I
> will increase your descendants so much that they will be too numerous to
> count".* The angel of the Lord also said to her: *'You are now pregnant
> and you will give birth to a son. You shall name him Ishmael, for the Lord
> has heard of your misery. He will be a wild man; his hand will be against
> everyone and everyone's hand against him, and he will live in hostility
> towards all his brothers".* This passage indicates that God had a plan
> for Ishmael, promising to make him a great nation. This shows that even
> though Ishmael was not the *child-of-the-covenant*, he was still included
> in God's oplan.
>
> 2. GOD'S FAITHFULNESS TO HIS PROMISES
>
> In Genesis 21, after Isaac was born, tensions arose between Sarah and
> Hagar, leading to Hagar and Ishmael being sent away. However, God's
> faithfulness to His promises is evident when He reassured Abraham about
> Ishmael. In Genesis 21:17-21, God heard Ishmael's cry and responded by
> providing for him in the wilderness. The passage states, *"God heard the
> boy crying, and the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven and said to
> her, 'What is the matter, Hagar? Do not be afraid; God has heard the boy
> crying as he lies there. Lift the boy up and take him by the hand, for I
> will make him into a great nation",* This moment underscores God's
> commitment to Ishmael and his future, affirming that he is part of God's
> plan.
>
> 3. THE INCLUSION OF ALL NATIONS
>
> From a Christian perspective, the story of Ishmael also serves as a
> precursor to the broader theme of God's inclusion of all nations in His
> redemptive plan. In Galatians 3:28, the Apostle Paul wrote, *"There is
> neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and
> female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus".* This verse emphasize that
> God's promise to Abraham extends beyond his biological descendants to all
> who have faith. Ishmael, as a son of Abraham, is included in this promise,
> highlighting that God's grace is available to all people, regardless of
> their lineage.
>
> 4. THE LEGACY OF ISHMAEL
>
> Ishmael's legacy is significant in the context of the Abrahamic faith. In
> Genesis 17:20, God told Abraham, "*And as for Ishmael, I have heard you:
> I will surely bless him; I will make him fruitful and will greatly increase
> his numbers. He will be the father of twelve rulers, and I will make him
> into a great nation". *This promise is fulfilled in the history of the
> Arab nations, which trace their lineage back to Ishmael. The existence of
> these nations is a testament to God's faithfulness and His ability to work
> through all circumstances to fulfill His divine plan.
>
>
>
>

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On Wed, Dec 18, 2024, 8:04 AM Haruna James &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:jamesharun=
a22@gmail.com">jamesharuna22@gmail.com</a>&gt; wrote:<br></div><blockquote =
class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid=
;padding-left:1ex"><div dir=3D"auto"><div dir=3D"auto"><div style=3D"line-h=
eight:20px" dir=3D"auto"><div style=3D"line-height:20px;text-align:center">=
<font face=3D"fix" size=3D"6"><span style=3D"font-weight:bolder"><br>THE RE=
DEEMED COLLEGE OF MISSIONS EDE</span></font></div><div style=3D"line-height=
:20px;text-align:center"><font face=3D"fix" size=3D"6"><span style=3D"font-=
weight:bolder"><br></span></font></div><div style=3D"line-height:20px;text-=
align:center"><font face=3D"fix" size=3D"6"><span style=3D"font-weight:bold=
er">COURSE: ISLAM GMC 207</span></font></div><div style=3D"line-height:20px=
;text-align:center"><font face=3D"fix" size=3D"6"><span style=3D"font-weigh=
t:bolder"><br></span></font></div><div style=3D"line-height:20px;text-align=
:center"><font face=3D"fix" size=3D"6"><span style=3D"font-weight:bolder">L=
ECTURER:</span></font><span style=3D"font-weight:bolder;font-family:fix;fon=
t-size:xx-large">=C2=A0PASTR=C2=A0</span><span style=3D"font-family:fix;fon=
t-size:xx-large;font-weight:bolder">MRS DORCAS TIJANI</span></div><div styl=
e=3D"line-height:20px;text-align:center"><br></div><div style=3D"line-heigh=
t:20px;text-align:center"><font face=3D"fix" size=3D"6"><span style=3D"font=
-weight:bolder"><br></span></font></div><div style=3D"line-height:20px;text=
-align:center"><font face=3D"fix" size=3D"6"><span style=3D"font-weight:bol=
der">STUDENT&#39;S NAME:=C2=A0</span></font></div><div style=3D"line-height=
:20px;text-align:center"><font face=3D"fix" size=3D"6"><span style=3D"font-=
weight:bolder">HARUNA UNUOGIEOTSE JAMES</span></font></div><div style=3D"li=
ne-height:20px;text-align:center"><font face=3D"fix" size=3D"6"><span style=
=3D"font-weight:bolder"><br></span></font></div><div style=3D"line-height:2=
0px;text-align:center"><font face=3D"fix" size=3D"6"><span style=3D"font-we=
ight:bolder">MATRIC NUMBER: RCM/23S/DA/03869</span></font></div><div style=
=3D"line-height:20px;text-align:center"><font face=3D"fix" size=3D"6"><span=
 style=3D"font-weight:bolder"><br></span></font></div><div style=3D"line-he=
ight:20px;text-align:center"><font face=3D"fix" size=3D"6"><span style=3D"f=
ont-weight:bolder">SET: 60</span></font></div><div style=3D"line-height:20p=
x;text-align:center"><font face=3D"fix" size=3D"6"><span style=3D"font-weig=
ht:bolder"><br></span></font></div><div style=3D"line-height:20px;text-alig=
n:center"><font face=3D"fix" size=3D"6"><span style=3D"font-weight:bolder">=
ASSIGNMENT:</span></font></div><div style=3D"line-height:20px;text-align:ce=
nter"><font face=3D"fix" size=3D"6"><span style=3D"font-weight:bolder"><br>=
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ize=3D"6"><span style=3D"font-weight:bolder">TOPIC: IS ISHMAEL PART OF GOD&=
#39;S PLAN?</span></font></div></div><div style=3D"line-height:20px;text-al=
ign:center" dir=3D"auto"><font face=3D"fix" size=3D"6"><span style=3D"font-=
weight:bolder"><br></span></font></div><div style=3D"line-height:20px" dir=
=3D"auto"><br></div><div style=3D"line-height:20px" dir=3D"auto"><span styl=
e=3D"font-weight:bolder">IS ISHMAEL PART OF GOD&#39;S PLAN?</span></div><di=
v style=3D"line-height:20px" dir=3D"auto"><br></div><div style=3D"line-heig=
ht:20px" dir=3D"auto"><i><span style=3D"font-weight:bolder">&quot;But in ev=
ery nation whoever fears Him and works righteousness is accepted by Him&quo=
t; (Acts 10:35).</span></i></div><div style=3D"line-height:20px" dir=3D"aut=
o">Yes, Ishmael is undoubtedly part of God&#39;s plan. God declared that al=
l souls belongs to Him (Ezekiel 18: 4).</div><div style=3D"line-height:20px=
" dir=3D"auto"><br></div><div style=3D"line-height:20px" dir=3D"auto">The s=
tory of Ishmael, the son of Abraham and Hagar, is a significant narrative i=
n the Bible that illustrates God&#39;s sovereignty, grace, and the unfoldin=
g of His redemptive plan. From a Christian perspective, Ishmael is indeed p=
art of God&#39;s plan, as evidenced by various bible passages that highligh=
t God&#39;s intentions and promises concerning him and his descendants. Bel=
ow, i shall be highlighting a few points to validate my answer</div><div st=
yle=3D"line-height:20px" dir=3D"auto"><span style=3D"font-weight:bolder"><b=
r></span></div><div style=3D"line-height:20px" dir=3D"auto"><span style=3D"=
font-weight:bolder">1. THE PROMISE OF GOD TO ABRAHAM</span></div><div style=
=3D"line-height:20px" dir=3D"auto"><br></div><div style=3D"line-height:20px=
" dir=3D"auto">The narrative of Ishmael began in Genesis 16, where we see S=
arah, Abraham&#39;s wife, struggling with infertility. In her desperation, =
she offered her maid, Hagar to Abraham. Ishmael was born as a result of thi=
s union. While this act was not in line with God&#39;s original plan, it de=
monstrate the human tendency to take matters into their own hands. However,=
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e.=C2=A0</div><div style=3D"line-height:20px" dir=3D"auto"><br></div><div s=
tyle=3D"line-height:20px" dir=3D"auto">In Genesis 16:10-12, the angel of th=
e Lord spoke to Hagar, saying,<span style=3D"font-weight:bolder"><i>=C2=A0&=
quot;I will increase your descendants so much that they will be too numerou=
s to count&quot;.</i></span>=C2=A0The angel of the Lord also said to her:=
=C2=A0<i><span style=3D"font-weight:bolder">&#39;You are now pregnant and y=
ou will give birth to a son. You shall name him Ishmael, for the Lord has h=
eard of your misery. He will be a wild man; his hand will be against everyo=
ne and everyone&#39;s hand against him, and he will live in hostility towar=
ds all his brothers&quot;.</span></i>=C2=A0This passage indicates that God =
had a plan for Ishmael, promising to make him a great nation. This shows th=
at even though Ishmael was not the=C2=A0<span style=3D"font-weight:bolder">=
<i>child-of-the-covenant</i></span>, he was still included in God&#39;s opl=
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eight:bolder"><br></span></div><div style=3D"line-height:20px" dir=3D"auto"=
><span style=3D"font-weight:bolder">2. GOD&#39;S FAITHFULNESS TO HIS PROMIS=
ES</span></div><div style=3D"line-height:20px" dir=3D"auto"><br></div><div =
style=3D"line-height:20px" dir=3D"auto">In Genesis 21, after Isaac was born=
, tensions arose between Sarah and Hagar, leading to Hagar and Ishmael bein=
g sent away. However, God&#39;s faithfulness to His promises is evident whe=
n He reassured Abraham about Ishmael. In Genesis 21:17-21, God heard Ishmae=
l&#39;s cry and responded by providing for him in the wilderness. The passa=
ge states,=C2=A0<span style=3D"font-weight:bolder"><i>&quot;God heard the b=
oy crying, and the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven and said to her=
, &#39;What is the matter, Hagar? Do not be afraid; God has heard the boy c=
rying as he lies there. Lift the boy up and take him by the hand, for I wil=
l make him into a great nation&quot;,</i></span>=C2=A0This moment underscor=
es God&#39;s commitment to Ishmael and his future, affirming that he is par=
t of God&#39;s plan.</div><div style=3D"line-height:20px" dir=3D"auto"><spa=
n style=3D"font-weight:bolder"><br></span></div><div style=3D"line-height:2=
0px" dir=3D"auto"><span style=3D"font-weight:bolder">3. THE INCLUSION OF AL=
L NATIONS</span></div><div style=3D"line-height:20px" dir=3D"auto"><br></di=
v><div style=3D"line-height:20px" dir=3D"auto">From a Christian perspective=
, the story of Ishmael also serves as a precursor to the broader theme of G=
od&#39;s inclusion of all nations in His redemptive plan. In Galatians 3:28=
, the Apostle Paul wrote,=C2=A0<span style=3D"font-weight:bolder"><i>&quot;=
There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male=
 and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus&quot;.</i></span>=C2=A0Thi=
s verse emphasize that God&#39;s promise to Abraham extends beyond his biol=
ogical descendants to all who have faith. Ishmael, as a son of Abraham, is =
included in this promise, highlighting that God&#39;s grace is available to=
 all people, regardless of their lineage.</div><div style=3D"line-height:20=
px" dir=3D"auto"><span style=3D"font-weight:bolder"><br></span></div><div s=
tyle=3D"line-height:20px" dir=3D"auto"><span style=3D"font-weight:bolder">4=
. THE LEGACY OF ISHMAEL</span></div><div style=3D"line-height:20px" dir=3D"=
auto"><br></div><div style=3D"line-height:20px" dir=3D"auto">Ishmael&#39;s =
legacy is significant in the context of the Abrahamic faith. In Genesis 17:=
20, God told Abraham, &quot;<span style=3D"font-weight:bolder"><i>And as fo=
r Ishmael, I have heard you: I will surely bless him; I will make him fruit=
ful and will greatly increase his numbers. He will be the father of twelve =
rulers, and I will make him into a great nation&quot;.=C2=A0</i></span>This=
 promise is fulfilled in the history of the Arab nations, which trace their=
 lineage back to Ishmael. The existence of these nations is a testament to =
God&#39;s faithfulness and His ability to work through all circumstances to=
 fulfill His divine plan.</div><div style=3D"line-height:20px" dir=3D"auto"=
><br></div><div style=3D"line-height:20px" dir=3D"auto"><br></div><div styl=
e=3D"line-height:20px" dir=3D"auto"><br style=3D"font-family:serif,aaf,fix,=
arial,timesnewroman;font-size:medium;text-align:justify"></div></div></div>=
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