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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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