True example of faith, Heb. 11:17-19Determined to serve GodTrusted in GodBelieved God’s wordPut God first

We are children of AbrahamIf we have the same faith

Faith & baptism, Gal. 3:26-29Do his works, Jn. 8:39

God promised to bless all nationsThrough his seed

Multiple promises, Gen. 12:1-3; 15:1-4Without childSarah to have a son, Gen. 18:9-15Sometime cannot see how it is possible

An heir through Hagar, Gen. 16:1-6?Wanted to help God­Loss of patience­Loss of confidence

An heir through Hagar, Gen. 16:1-6?Brought trouble to the house­Pride­Resentment

Sarah gave birth to Isaac, Gen. 21:1-12Abraham 100 years old, Sarah 90Waited 25+ yearsIshmael harassedIshmael cast out

God commanded it, Gen. 22:1, 2Beloved sonTesting Abraham

Abraham obeyed, Gen. 22:3-8Speedy compliance­Baptism, Acts 22:16­Repentance, Acts 8:22-24

Abraham obeyed, Gen. 22:3-8Three-day journey­Confessing before the church, Jas. 5:16­Asking another to stop cursing

Abraham obeyed, Gen. 22:3-8Believed Isaac would return­Believe sins washed away in baptism­Believe in the resurrection­Believe heaven is real

Abraham obeyed, Gen. 22:3-8Isaac’s questions­Others will present tough questions­Will we be dissuaded?

Abraham obeyed, Gen. 22:3-8Abraham’s answer­Trust God to provide­Our same answer

God stopped Abraham, Gen. 22:9-14Bound IsaacStopped by an angelFaith confirmed, Jas. 2:21-24Ram provided

God confirmed His promise, Gen. 22:15-19Swore by Himself, Heb. 6:17, 18Numerous descendantsNations blessedBecause of obedience

God does not command usto sacrifice our children

Unique test for AbrahamNo longer speaks directly to men

Are we willing to put God above family,Lk. 9:59-62

ChildrenHusband or wifeParents

What are we willing to sacrifice,Lk. 9:23, 24

HomeJobTimeSelf

True example of faith, Heb. 11:17-19Determined to serve GodTrusted in GodBelieved God’s wordPut God first

We are children of AbrahamIf we have the same faith

Faith & baptism, Gal. 3:26-29Do his works, Jn. 8:39