Study Questions
"El Roi - The God Who Sees"
December 28, 2025
Genesis 16; Psalm 139
Study Questions
1. According to Genesis 16:7-15, The Lord met Hagar and promised His care and provision for her and her son Ishmael. And she said, "God sees me". What is The Lord God teaching you about Himself in this account?
2. Look up Psalm 139:1-12. Identify the characteristics attributed to the Lord. Also, list all the things that God says He knows about you. Why do they matter? Talk about why you are thankful that God knows these things and then, honestly, what's intimidating about that at the same time.
3. Is it difficult to believe that God is all-present during difficult times in your life? Why/why not?
4. Check out Matthew 10:29-31. How does this passage support the Genesis 16 account? What hope can you take home from what Jesus said recorded in this passage?
5. Given your Heavenly Father knows all things, which “hidden” area(s) of your heart are you willing to acknowledge to Him right now? How can you express to God your trust in His omniscience this week?
6. God did not make us omniscient or omnipresent. He made us to know in part and to be present in one place at a time. How are you present in your family? Your community? Your church? Your work? How can your presence express the presence of God by loving and helping others?