Ishmael the forgotten son

This video explores the biblical story of Ishmael, the firstborn but forgotten son of Abraham. According to the book of Genesis, Ishmael was born to Abraham and Sarah's handmaiden, Hagar. But after Isaac was born to Abraham and Sarah in their old age, Ishmael was cast out from the family.

As God had promised Abraham that Isaac would carry on his lineage and inheritance, Isaac became Abraham's focus. Ishmael was sent away into the wilderness with his mother Hagar, seemingly forgotten.

Yet God did not forget Ishmael. He blessed Ishmael as well, promising to make him into a great nation. The Bible records that Ishmael settled in Paran and married an Egyptian woman. His descendants, the Ishmaelites, became a powerful people.

Though Isaac was the son of promise through whom God built his covenant with Abraham, Ishmael also received blessings from the Lord. This video examines the biblical narrative of God's care for the overlooked firstborn son and how both Isaac and Ishmael were part of God's plan to bless the nations.