week of 10/20

Unit 02  Session 3

GOD'S TEST OF ABRAHAM

gENESIS 22:1-14

 

Key Concept:

The Lord tests our faith so it may be proven by obedience.

In keeping with God's covenant, Abraham's promised child finally arrived with the birth of Isaac. A few years later, God called to Abraham again; this time He commanded Abraham to take his son up a mountain and offer him as a sacrifice there to the Lord. Why would God ask Abraham to do such a thing? God put Abraham to the test to demonstrate Abraham's complete devotion to Him and, as we will see, God's merciful provision. This remained a fulfillment to God's promise and ultimately pointed to a greater fulfillment yet to come.

As you examine Genesis 22:1-14:

✞   Identify Abraham's actions that indicated he trusted God absolutely.
     

✞   Consider how the Gospel gives us encouragement to respond to tests and trials with faith.