The God Who Sees “EL ROI”

Background: Genesis 16 Hagar met the “omniscient” God –Psa 33:13-15; Isa 40:13-14; Prov 15:3; Jer 23:23-24 “El Roi” – “God Who Sees” To Him, no one is insignificant (Matt 10:29-31; Psa 139:1-10)

What Does God See? Our Sins Hagar’s sin & remedy (Gen 16:4, 9) Our sin & remedy (Psa 90:8; Rom 5:6-8; 6:3-4; 1 John 1:9)

What Does God See? Our Works Hagar’s service to Abram & Sarai (Gen 16:2, 8) Type of work we do for Him (Heb 6:10; Matt 6:4, 6, 18; Rev 2, 3)

What Does God See? Our Hardships Hagar’s suffering & the outcome (Gen 16:7-8, 10-12) Our trials of faith & the result (Jas 1:2-4; Phil 1:12; 1 Pet 1:6-9)

What Must We Learn? To Be Honest God knows us & only He can help us (Heb 4:13) Adam & Eve were dishonest & hid from God’s help (Gen 3)

What Must We Learn? To Be At Peace God seeing everything should give us peace (2 Thess 3:16; cf. 1:3-4) Reject anxiety & choose to pray to God (Phil 4:4-7)

The God Who Sees “EL ROI”

Forgiveness of Sin: Salvation! Faith in Jesus Christ through the Gospel John 8:24; 20:30-31; Rom 1:16; 10:9-10; Mark 16:16; Heb 11:6 Repent or turn from sins Luke 24:46-47; Acts 2:38; 3:19; 17:30-31 Confess faith in Christ Matt 10:32-33; Acts 8:36-38; Rom 10:9-10 Be baptized (immersed) in water Matt 28:19; Mk 16:16; Acts 2:38; Rom 6:3-4; 1 Pet 3:21 Live in obedient faith Heb 5:8-9; 1 Peter 1:14; Rev 2:10