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Devotional: Genesis 22:1-24

Today’s passage: Genesis 22:1-24

Helpful thoughts:

  • At this point in his life, Abraham’s faith is ready to be tested.  This passage is the climax of Abraham’s journey of faith.
    • Abraham’s journey takes him and Isaac to the place where Solomon’s Temple would later be built, Mt. Moriah in Jerusalem (“The mount of the Lord” – Verse 14).
  • God provided a substitute for this offering and sacrifice.  Our God is the Lord who provides.
    • Jesus Christ was provided as our substitute, dying on the cross and taking the wrath we deserve for our own sins on Himself.
  • The minor genealogy at the end of the chapter indicates Abraham’s narrative is coming to a close.  It also gives the reader insight into what is coming next (Isaac and Rebekah).

Questions to consider:

  1. Earlier in Abraham’s life, God knew of his faith and counted righteousness to him.  Now Abraham has shown his faith by his works/obedience.  How does James 2:21-23 use this passage to illustrate the way our actions demonstrate our faith?
  2. God’s promises to Abraham had been unconditional (Chapter 15), but in verses 15-19 it sounds like God is crediting Abraham for bringing the blessings of God on his own life.  How might Ephesians 2:8-10 speak to this idea?  When we are rewarded in heaven, to whom will all the praise belong?
  3. In what way can Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son picture God the Father?  In what way does the ram caught in the thicket picture Jesus Christ?

February 18, 2023 Category: Devotions, Genesis

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