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“‘Don’t lay a hand on the boy!’ the angel said. ‘Do not hurt him in any way, for now I know that you truly fear God. You have not withheld from me even your son, your only son.’” (Genesis 22:12 NLT) The gripping story of Abraham and his beloved son Isaac gives us an unforgettable image of faith and sacrifice. Isaac was the son God promised to Abraham, a symbol of the covenant between Abraham and God. To say that Abraham had waited a long time for a son would be an understatement. When Isaac was born, Abraham was one hundred years old. His wife Sarah was ninety when she gave birth. Abraham was so delighted by his son that he named him Isaac, which means “laughter.” And laughter is what Isaac brought into the lives of Abraham and Sarah. Years later, the laughter turned into shock and fear when God said to Abraham, “Take your son, your only son—yes, Isaac, whom you love so much—and go to the land of Moriah. Go and sacrifice him as a burnt offering on one of the mountains, which I will show you” (Genesis 22:2 NLT). There was no greater sacrifice that God could have requested from Abraham. Isaac was the joy of Abraham’s life. Abraham did not question or hesitate. He took Isaac, who was a young man at the time, to the place of sacrifice. With no animal in sight to offer, Isaac asked, “Father . . . where is the sheep for the burnt offering?” (verse 7 NLT) Abraham prophetically replied, “My son, God will provide for Himself the lamb for a burnt offering” (verse 8 NKJV). God indeed provided the sacrifice, as an angel cried out, “Don’t lay a hand on the boy! . . . Do not hurt him in any way, for now I know that you truly fear God. You have not withheld from me even your son, your only son” (verse 12 NLT). At that moment, Abraham saw a ram caught in a thicket—a sacrifice he could offer to God in place of his son. The story of Abraham and Isaac is a foreshadowing of what would occur on the cross. God provided Himself a sacrifice. Unlike the story of Abraham and Isaac, God did not provide for Himself a sacrifice. He provided Himself as a sacrifice. God Himself became the sacrifice for our sins when He gave His only Son to die for us. If we ever start to get complacent in our Christian faith, one of the best things we can do is remind ourselves of the cost of our salvation and eternal life. God sacrificed that which was most precious to Him so that we might live. Jesus said, “There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends” (John 15:13 NLT). If you want to experience a personal revival, embrace the opportunities you have to sacrifice for the One who sacrificed so much for you. How can you give up your time, resources, skills, and comfort to carry out God’s work? Answering that question may change your spiritual perspective in a profound way. Reflection question: What will you sacrifice for the cause of Christ? Discuss Today's Devo in Harvest Discipleship! — The audio production of the podcast "Daily Devotions from Greg Laurie" utilizes Generative AI technology. This allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality content while preserving Harvest's mission to "know God and make Him known."All devotional content is written and owned by Pastor Greg Laurie. Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Father's Test, His Greatest Sacrifice • Part of our weekly Sunday morning study through Genesis.
The Father's Test, His Greatest Sacrifice • Part of our weekly Sunday morning study through Genesis.
Pastor Matt Horsfall
When Abraham's wife, Sarah, dies, Abraham does something unusual: he buries her in a foreign land. But Abraham knows that God has promised him that land and that one day Sarah will rise again. In this message, Thrive alumnus David Baumgaertel unfolds the hidden significance of Genesis 23 and the Christian's future hope to which it points.Scripture passages cited (or alluded to) in this message include Genesis 3:15; 12:1-3; 13:15; 15:6, 18-19; 22:20-23:20; and Hebrews 11:17-19.
When Abraham's wife, Sarah, dies, Abraham does something unusual: he buries her in a foreign land. But Abraham knows that God has promised him that land and that one day Sarah will rise again. In this message, Thrive alumnus David Baumgaertel unfolds the hidden significance of Genesis 23 and the Christian's future hope to which it points.Scripture passages cited (or alluded to) in this message include Genesis 3:15; 12:1-3; 13:15; 15:6, 18-19; 22:20-23:20; and Hebrews 11:17-19.
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Preston Rhodes from Resonate Church, Missoula Montana is our guest speaker. He will be preaching and teaching from Genesis 22 on the blessings of obedience. Key Scripture includes: John 14:15; Luke 6:46; and Matthew 7:24. He will conclude by providing three observations about obedience.
The most dramatic moment in Abraham's life is when God asks him to sacrifice Isaac, his beloved son. But at the last minute, God spares Isaac and substitutes an animal instead. In this message, Tim Cedarland, Thrive's director emeritus, looks at what Genesis 22 teaches about trust, obedience, and God's provision.
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Genesis 22 | Father Abraham seriesDave Goffeney | June 29, 2025Redemption Tucson Church
Speaker: Bruce Chick
Genesis 22:1-14Faith put to the testGenesis 22:1-21.) The trial of faithJames 1:2-41st Peter 1:6-7Genesis 22:3-42.) The submission of faithGenesis 22:53.) The surety of faithHebrews 11:17-19Genesis 22:9-104.) The full surrender of faithGenesis 22:11-145.) The supply of faith6.) The supreme object of our faithRomans 8:32John 8:56
The Talks crew wraps up the study on Abraham, finishing up in Genesis 22 and discussing what happened on Mt. Moriah. Recorded on June 18, 2025.
A Mountain of Faith (Genesis 22:1–14)This Father's Day message challenges men to lead with obedience, perseverance, and surrender—like Abraham, who climbed the mountain trusting God would provide. Faith doesn't wait. It climbs.
Earthquakes and volcanoes; Trees of Knowledge and Life; Fleeing the light; Hebrew Letters have meaning; "Earth" = "Erets" = aleph-resh-tzedek; Gimel = cause and effect; Divine design; Why does God allow xxxxxx?; "logos" vs "rhema"; Healing the demoniac; Learning from Genesis; Nimrod the hunter?; Human resources; Cities; Idolatry; Mighty?; Gimel-biet-resh; Returning to the Tree of Life; Cow story; Giving your live to others; Respecters of persons; Socialism; Benefactors exercising authority; Laws for Adam and Eve; Eden; Gen 26:5 Commandment; Fortress/snare?; Bondage; "Person"; vs Individual; Mem-tzdek-vav-hey; Flowing righteousness; Abraham's obedience; "Torah" = Tav-resh-hey; Law of faith; Men of the city; Natural Law = Right Reason; "God"?; LORD vs Lord; God's voice; His will; The Way of righteousness; Blessings/curses; Learning to be Israel; "Beersheba"; Denying your snares; Gen 26:25; "Gerar"; Obeying God; Gen 22:1 Tempting Abraham; Moriah?; Mem-vav-resh-yod-hey; Place where spirit of God flows; Lifting eyes = seeing more; "Worship"; Membership; Covetous practices; Tempt (Naca) = prove? Test, try; Mark of the Beast; Torment?; Violence?; The solution; Sacrifice; Will of God; State of prayer; Sticking to what's right; Evil revealing itself; Garden = protected place; Wells of righteousness; Angel of the LORD?; Today's Israel; Doing the will of the Father; Possessing gates?; Lot in Sodom's gates; God's many of Babylon; God's arrangement; Following diving spark (yod); Burnt offerings; Modern churches ruling over you; Gen 22:20; Abraham dwelling at Beersheba; Building altars; Nahor; Statues?; Insurance company story; Terah's position; Authority; The greatest destroyer of liberties; Nahor's children; Lessons for you; Bondage of Egypt; Moses echoing Abraham; Shem's blessing for Abraham; "I AM"; "aleph" = relationship of God and man; The ways of God; Seeing curses as blessings; Constantine's church; Early councils; Temple at Ephesus; Doing what Christ said to do; Melchizedek; Acting upon what you see; Learn to be Israel.
Part of the A Land of Milk & Honey – Abraham to David series. Sermon by Pastor Nathan Alley The post The LORD Provides – Genesis 22:1-8 first appeared on Applewood Community Church.
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In Genesis 22, we have one of the most well-known stories in the Old Testament - Abraham sacrificing Isaac. The Lord calls Abraham to Moriah; he embarks on a three-day journey, and we see the Lord as faithful as always. We hope this sermon blesses you in the Lord. Originally May 18th, 2025. Hank Atchison. Covenant Church. Tuscaloosa, AL.
Gospel Baptist Church, Bonita Springs, FL - Fundamental, Independent, Bible Believing
April 27,2025
The long-awaited birth of Isaac, the promised son, has brought joyful laughter into the hearts of Sarah and Abraham, as God keeps his promises and reaffirms the covenant. Just when everything seemed to be falling into place, Abraham hears a gut-wrenching command from God: “Sacrifice your son!” The son he waited a century for. The child of promise. The heir of the covenant. And now, God says, sacrifice him? Would you have the faith to obey? The Rev. Chris Matthis, pastor of Epiphany Lutheran Church in Castle Rock, CO, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Genesis 22. To learn more about Epiphany Lutheran, visit www.epiphanylc.org. Genesis isn't just the start of the Bible; it's the foundation of everything. Creation, sin, judgment, grace, covenant, and promise all take root in this remarkable book. The stories are ancient, but their truths are eternal. In this new series from Thy Strong Word, Pastor Phil Booe and his guests walk verse by verse through Genesis, exploring how God reveals Himself as Creator, Judge, and Redeemer. From the grandeur of the cosmos to the struggles of ordinary families, Genesis introduces us to a God who speaks, acts, and keeps His promises. So, whether you've read it a hundred times or are just now cracking it open for a serious look, this series will help you see Genesis with fresh eyes—and a deeper faith. Thy Strong Word, hosted by Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church of Luverne, MN, reveals the light of our salvation in Christ through study of God's Word, breaking our darkness with His redeeming light. Each weekday, two pastors fix our eyes on Jesus by considering Holy Scripture, verse by verse, in order to be strengthened in the Word and be equipped to faithfully serve in our daily vocations. Submit comments or questions to: thystrongword@kfuo.org.
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Notes - https://www.generationword.com/notes/Genesis/45-Genesis%2022_20-24.pdf
Genesis 22 pt3 - My Son Must Come Back by Ray Jensen
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Pastor Skip shares a message about the brevity of life and the certainty of death.
Pastor Skip shares a message about the brevity of life and the certainty of death. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/104/29
Notes - https://www.generationword.com/notes/Genesis/44-Genesis_22_7-19.pdf
Pastor Skip explores how grief can be a good thing, if it doesn't last too long.
Pastor Skip explores how grief can be a good thing, if it doesn't last too long. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/104/29
Pastor Skip examines Abraham's most difficult test and how it connected him to God in a way nothing else could.
Pastor Skip examines Abraham's most difficult test and how it connected him to God in a way nothing else could. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/104/29
In this episode, we go to The Forging Table to discuss Genesis 22. Let's get into it… Episode notes and links HERE. Donate to support our mission of equipping men to push back darkness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices