I've actually just finished studying this story, and would love to write about it. The only thing is, I'd really like to do it from God's perspective (or Satan's) because it would offer the most impact. But if I were to follow the theme of 'Women of the Bible' I should probably do it from Eve's perspective. I suppose I could try to pull that off. It would be more challenging for me, but maybe could deepen my understanding of the story.
The Slave and the Wife (Hagar and Sarah)-
This would be a fun story to explore from Hagar's perspective. Bearing a child for your master then being sent away because his actual wife got pregnant. That's a lot of emotion and sadness. I would probably start the story near the end of the biblical story and have Hagar recall the events at the well. Or perhaps have her talking to her newly acquired daughter-in-law or even grandchild about the story and promise God made to her.
Bibliography: King James Bible (Genesis)
Image: Abraham sending Hagar and Ishmael away. Created by Gustave Doré (1866); Source: Wikimedia Commons
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