1. Lesson 19 – Genesis 21–23 Abraham and Isaac

2. A quick follow up… Petrified Bodies at the City of Pompeii

3. Abraham is asked to sacrifice his son One of the greatest stories throughout the scriptures Jacob 4:5 A similitude of God and His Only Begotten Son

5. Akedah (The Binding) עקדה http://broadcast.lds.org/visual-resources/old- testament/2011-03-014-akedah-the-binding- 300k-eng.wmv http://broadcast.lds.org/visual-resources/old- testament/2011-03-014-akedah-the-binding- 300k-eng.wmv During the movie, take notes – What are the similarities between this story and the sacrifice of Christ? – Pay attention to the emotions, especially of Father and Son.

6. Discussion First, what are the physical symbols? What were the roles of each? How much did they know about their roles? Why is this difficult for Abraham? What are the emotions in this ordeal? How did God the Father feel in a similar situation?

7. Willing Sacrifice of the Father and His Son “Oh, in that moment when He [God] might have saved His Son, I thank Him and praise Him that He did not fail us.... I rejoice that He did not interfere, and that His love for us made it possible for Him to endure to look upon the sufferings of His Son and give Him finally to us, our Saviour and our Redeemer. Without Him, without His sacrifice, we would have remained, and we would never have come glorified into His presence. And so this is what it cost, in part, for our Father in heaven to give the gift of His Son unto men” (Melvin Joseph Ballard, Melvin J. Ballard— Crusader for Righteousness [1966], 137). Elder Melvin J. Ballard Genesis 22:1–14

8. Notebook Ideas What were your thoughts and feelings during the video? How does seeing the struggle of Abraham’s sacrifice help you appreciate the sacrifice of Jesus Christ?