Abraham’s Descendants

In verses 15-24, we read God’s famous promise to Abraham, “I promise that I will give you as many descendants as there are stars in the sky or grains of sand along the seashore” (v. 17).

WWID?

What would Isaac do?

Sacrifice himself to his father’s God (verses 9-14).

That’s more faith than I have.

Deep Faith

In verses 3-8, Abraham says, “The boy and I will go over there and worship, and then we will come back to you.”

When Isaac asks about missing a lamb, Abraham replies, “God himself will provide one.”

Both quotes indicate that despite God’s brutal request, Abraham continues to have faith in God’s goodness.

This Is A Test!

In verse 1, Moses writes that “God tested Abraham.”

God gives tests? Scary.

Genesis 22

Here.

Abraham is told to sacrifice his son Isaac.

Abraham

Abraham illustrated faith by offering up his son Isaac (vv. 17-19).

Abraham

In verses 8-12., we see that Abraham was full of faith.

Melchizedek Outranks Abraham

In verses 5-7. This is a logical but shocking conclusion since Abraham is one of the great patriarchs of the faith.

Promise to Abraham

In verses 13-18, we are reminded that God promised hope to Abraham and his descendants.

History Review: Part I

In verses 2-8, Stephen reviews the life of Abraham and mentions Isaac and Jacob.