The Lord Will Provide

Text:  Genesis 22:1-24

An Ultimate Test of Faith (Gen. 22:1-2)

• God tested Abraham’s faith by commanding him to offer up his son Isaac as a sacrifice. 
• God tests us to prove the genuineness of our faith and produce steadfastness (James 1:2-4).

An Undaunted Act of Obedience (Gen. 22:3-10)

• Abraham responds to God in faith, acting in obedience to God’s command.
• Abraham believed that God would provide a lamb for the sacrifice and take care of his son. (Heb. 11:17-19)

An Unfailing Provision of Grace (Gen. 22:11-14)

• Abraham proved that his faith in God was genuine.
• God stays Abraham’s hand and provides the sacrifice that was required. 
• Jesus, the true and better Isaac, is the sacrificial lamb of God who would be slain for our redemption.

An Unwavering Promise of Blessing (Gen. 22:15-24)

• God rewards Abraham for his obedience and reassures Abraham of His promise to bless him and his offspring.