Was the first born son of Abraham (Ishmael) and his descendants included in God's covenant and promise? A few verses from the Bible may help shed some light on this question:
1. Genesis 12:2-3 speaks of God's promise to Abraham and his descendants before any child was born to him.
2. Genesis 17:4 reiterates God's promise after the birth of Ishmael and before the birth of Isaac.
3. In Genesis, ch. 21 . Isaac is specifically blessed but Ishmael was also specifically blessed and promised by God to become "a great nation" especially in Genesis 21:13, 18.
4. According to Deuteronomy 21:15-17 the traditional rights and privileges of the first-born son are not to be affected by the social status of his mother (being a "free" woman such as Sarah, Isaac's mother, or a "Bondwoman" such as Hagar, Ishmael's mother). This is only consistent with the moral and humanitarian principles of all revealed faiths.
5. The full legitimacy of Ishmael as Abraham's son and "seed" and the full legitimacy of his mother, Hagar, as Abraham's wife are clearly stated in Genesis 21:13 and 16:3.
After Jesus, the last Israelite messenger and prophet, it was time that God's promise to bless Ishmael and his descendants be fulfilled. Less than 600 years after Jesus, came the last messenger of God, Muhammad (peace be upon him), from the progeny of Abraham through Ishmael. God's blessing of both of the main branches of Abraham's family tree was now fulfilled.
2007-09-18 11:28:32 · 5 answers · asked by hamad 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Problem:
Ishmael was a bastard child, born of a servamt.
Isaac was his son from his wife Sarah, and the promise is to Isaac.
Nice try.
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2007-09-18 11:33:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yet, Mohammad was no
Prophet of God...Never was and never is...For Jesus Christ IS the Son of Almighty God and the blessing's of Abraham is upon the righteous liniage of Christ and those who are born of HIM..Those who reject Jesus Christ as the true Messiah and Son of the living God, only forfeit their rights as a king unto christ and His coming kingdom on this earth for 1000 years..
2007-09-18 18:36:58 · answer #2 · answered by *DestinyPrince* 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
>God's blessing of both of the main branches of Abraham's family tree was now fulfilled.
I actually agree with much of what you posted, but not this. I believe muslims are going to leave islam by the millions and come to christianity. Maybe in our lifetimes (hopefully). When this happens, I will be more apt to say God's blessing on Ishmael's descendents is fulfilled.
2007-09-18 18:34:31 · answer #3 · answered by Rossonero NorCal SFECU 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Yes, actually I did know all that, except that the theme of the first born son not getting the inheritance is all throughout the old-testament. You don't have to be a biblical scholar to see that God was trying to tell us something with that.
2007-09-18 18:34:58 · answer #4 · answered by Thom 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The only kind of prophet Mohammed is.........is a false prophet.
Any true prophet since Jesus Christ would point to Him, alone, for salvation.
2007-09-18 18:44:34 · answer #5 · answered by Esther 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋