I. Introduction
A. Transition from the events in Genesis 15, specifically God’s covenant with Abram
B. Introduction to the narrative of Sarai’s plan to provide Abram with a child through her maidservant, Hagar, in Genesis 16
II. Sarai’s Plan and Hagar’s Pregnancy
A. Verses 1-3: Sarai, unable to conceive, gives her maidservant Hagar to Abram as a wife to bear a child for her
B. Verses 4-6: Hagar becomes pregnant and begins to despise Sarai, leading to mistreatment and conflict between the two women
III. Hagar’s Encounter with the Angel of the Lord
A. Verses 7-9: Hagar, fleeing from Sarai’s mistreatment, encounters the Angel of the Lord in the wilderness
B. Verses 10-12: The Angel of the Lord instructs Hagar to return to Sarai and submit to her, promising to bless her descendants
IV. The Birth of Ishmael
A. Verses 13-16: Hagar acknowledges the presence of the Lord and names Him, and she gives birth to a son named Ishmael
B. Verses 17-16: Ishmael’s characteristics and dwelling in the wilderness
V. Conclusion
A. Summary of the events in Genesis 16
B. Transition to the subsequent chapters and the further development of Abram’s story
Note: This outline provides a general structure of Genesis 16, focusing on Sarai’s plan to provide Abram with a child through Hagar, Hagar’s pregnancy, her encounter with the Angel of the Lord, and the birth of Ishmael. It highlights the conflict between Sarai and Hagar and the subsequent blessings and future of Ishmael. The actual chapter contains additional details, dialogues, and interactions that are not included in this outline.