Spreading the Word Genesis So they read distinctly from the book, in the Law of God; and they gave the sense, and helped them to understand the reading. (Nehemiah 8:8)

Genesis I. Creation & Fall of man (1–5) II. Noah, Flood & Babel (6-10) III. Tower of Babel (11) IV. Abraham (12-25) V. Isaac (25:19-27) VI. Jacob (28-36) VII. Joseph (37-50)

Genesis 21 v.1-8 – Isaac is Born v.9-21 – Ishmael is sent away v – Beersheba Covenant

Genesis 21 v.1-8 – Isaac is Born v.1-2 -God’s work–timing, power, promise v.3-8 -Laughter! v.9-21 – Ishmael is sent away v.9 -Ishmael scoffs at Isaac v.10 - Sarah wants bondwomen, son gone v.11 - Abraham wrestles over v God instructs Abraham on v Abraham sends her away v God cares for Hagar & Ishmael

Genesis 21 v.1-8 – Isaac is Born v.9-21 – Ishmael is sent away v – Beersheba Covenant

Genesis 22 LiteralPracticalSymbolic

Genesis 22 Literal Abraham Tested -Tests Prove -Tests Purify PracticalSymbolic

The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, But the Lord tests the hearts. Proverbs 17:3

Genesis 22 Literal Abraham Tested -Tests Prove -Tests Purify Practical God tests us -Tests to Prove -Tests to Purify Symbolic God test in Christ -Proves Him, love -Proves Purity

Genesis 22 Literal Abraham Tested Sacrifice only son -Moral dilemma -Spiritual dilemma -Personal dilemma Practical God tests us Symbolic God test in Christ

By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, of whom it was said, “In Isaac your seed shall be called,” Hebrews 11:17-19

By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, of whom it was said, “In Isaac your seed shall be called,” concluding that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead Hebrews 11:17-19

Genesis 22 Literal Abraham Tested Sacrifice only son -Moral dilemma -Spiritual dilemma -Personal dilemma -love Practical God tests us Surrender all Symbolic God test in Christ Giving Only Son -Gethsemane -Love revealed

But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8

Genesis 22 Literal Abraham Tested Sacrifice only son Moriah, Mount. -I will show -lit Chosen by God Practical God tests us Surrender all Take up Cross Symbolic God test in Christ Giving Only Son Calvary! Literally!

Genesis 22 Literal Abraham Tested Sacrifice only son Moriah, Mount. Obeyed Two men Three days Worship Practical God tests us Surrender all Take up Cross Obey by faith Others see,not go Power of Rez. Living Sacrifice Symbolic God test in Christ Giving Only Son Calvary! Literally! Obeyed!!! Two witnesses Resurrection Place of Worship

Genesis 22 Literal Abraham Tested Sacrifice only son Moriah, Mount. Obeyed Two men Three days Abraham laid wood on son God Himself will provide sacrifice Two went together Practical God tests us Surrender all Take up Cross Obey by faith Others see,not go Power of Rez. We must take up the cross God provides life God is with us Symbolic God test in Christ Giving Only Son Calvary! Literally! Obeyed!!! Two witnesses Resurrection God laid wood on Jesus…. God will provide Himself a sacrifice Two together

Genesis 22 Literal Abraham prepared to kill son Angel stopped Know you fear God…not witheld Practical Surrender all Often allowed to keep Fear of God real Symbolic God did kill son Angels didn’t stop Fear of God!

By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, of whom it was said, “In Isaac your seed shall be called,” concluding that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead, Hebrews 11:17-19

By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, of whom it was said, “In Isaac your seed shall be called,” concluding that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead, from which he also received him in a figurative sense. Hebrews 11:17-19

Genesis 22 Literal Abraham prepared to kill son Angel stopped Know you fear God…not witheld God provided Ram Called Mt YHWH Yireh In Mt will be provided Practical Surrender all Often allowed to keep Fear of God real God provides all At Cross, from cross is all! Symbolic God did kill son Angels didn’t stop Fear of God! The Lamb given! This Mt, Calvary, place of God’s provision

Genesis 22 Literal Because of this, blessed double! In you all blessed Returned to men, Beersheba Rebekah born Practical Surrendered life brings blessing Become blessing Live at the well, with witnesses Symbolic Because of this, blessings come In Christ all nations blessed Well, Witnesses A Gentile Bride being prepared