2. True example of faith, Heb. 11:17-19  Determined to serve God  Trusted in God  Believed God’s word  Put God first

3. We are children of Abraham If we have the same faith  Faith & baptism, Gal. 3:26-29  Do his works, Jn. 8:39

5. 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

6. An heir through Hagar, Gen. 16:1-6?  Wanted to help God ­ Loss of patience ­ Loss of confidence

7. An heir through Hagar, Gen. 16:1-6?  Brought trouble to the house ­ Pride ­ Resentment

8. Sarah gave birth to Isaac, Gen. 21:1-12  Abraham 100 years old, Sarah 90  Waited 25+ years  Ishmael harassed  Ishmael cast out

9. God commanded it, Gen. 22:1, 2  Beloved son  Testing Abraham

10. Abraham obeyed, Gen. 22:3-8  Speedy compliance ­ Baptism, Acts 22:16 ­ Repentance, Acts 8:22-24

11. Abraham obeyed, Gen. 22:3-8  Three-day journey ­ Confessing before the church, Jas. 5:16 ­ Asking another to stop cursing

12. Abraham obeyed, Gen. 22:3-8  Believed Isaac would return ­ Believe sins washed away in baptism ­ Believe in the resurrection ­ Believe heaven is real

13. Abraham obeyed, Gen. 22:3-8  Isaac’s questions ­ Others will present tough questions ­ Will we be dissuaded?

14. Abraham obeyed, Gen. 22:3-8  Abraham’s answer ­ Trust God to provide ­ Our same answer

15. God stopped Abraham, Gen. 22:9-14  Bound Isaac  Stopped by an angel  Faith confirmed, Jas. 2:21-24  Ram provided

16. God confirmed His promise, Gen. 22:15-19  Swore by Himself, Heb. 6:17, 18  Numerous descendants  Nations blessed  Because of obedience

17. God does not command us to sacrifice our children  Unique test for Abraham  No longer speaks directly to men

18. Are we willing to put God above family, Lk. 9:59-62  Children  Husband or wife  Parents

19. What are we willing to sacrifice, Lk. 9:23, 24  Home  Job  Time  Self

20. True example of faith, Heb. 11:17-19  Determined to serve God  Trusted in God  Believed God’s word  Put God first

21. We are children of Abraham If we have the same faith  Faith & baptism, Gal. 3:26-29  Do his works, Jn. 8:39