True example of faith, Heb. 11:17-19 Determined to serve God Trusted in God Believed God’s word Put God first
We are children of Abraham If we have the same faith Faith & baptism, Gal. 3:26-29 Do his works, Jn. 8:39
God promised to bless all nations Through his seed Multiple promises, Gen. 12:1-3; 15:1-4 Without child Sarah to have a son, Gen. 18:9-15 Sometime cannot see how it is possible
An heir through Hagar, Gen. 16:1-6? Wanted to help God Loss of patience Loss of confidence
An heir through Hagar, Gen. 16:1-6? Brought trouble to the house Pride Resentment
Sarah gave birth to Isaac, Gen. 21:1-12 Abraham 100 years old, Sarah 90 Waited 25+ years Ishmael harassed Ishmael cast out
God commanded it, Gen. 22:1, 2 Beloved son Testing Abraham
Abraham obeyed, Gen. 22:3-8 Speedy compliance Baptism, Acts 22:16 Repentance, Acts 8:22-24
Abraham obeyed, Gen. 22:3-8 Three-day journey Confessing before the church, Jas. 5:16 Asking another to stop cursing
Abraham obeyed, Gen. 22:3-8 Believed Isaac would return Believe sins washed away in baptism Believe in the resurrection Believe heaven is real
Abraham obeyed, Gen. 22:3-8 Isaac’s questions Others will present tough questions Will we be dissuaded?
Abraham obeyed, Gen. 22:3-8 Abraham’s answer Trust God to provide Our same answer
God stopped Abraham, Gen. 22:9-14 Bound Isaac Stopped by an angel Faith confirmed, Jas. 2:21-24 Ram provided
God confirmed His promise, Gen. 22:15-19 Swore by Himself, Heb. 6:17, 18 Numerous descendants Nations blessed Because of obedience
God does not command us to sacrifice our children Unique test for Abraham No longer speaks directly to men
Are we willing to put God above family, Lk. 9:59-62 Children Husband or wife Parents
What are we willing to sacrifice, Lk. 9:23, 24 Home Job Time Self
True example of faith, Heb. 11:17-19 Determined to serve God Trusted in God Believed God’s word Put God first
We are children of Abraham If we have the same faith Faith & baptism, Gal. 3:26-29 Do his works, Jn. 8:39