Expect The Unexpected
Paul Trulock- 1/8/2023
Key Passage: Genesis 22
We Know Two Things Abraham Didn’t Know
This is a test
Genesis 22:1
The purpose of the test
Do you love the gift more than the giver? (Genesis 22:2)
The first time love is mentioned in the Bible. The love of a father for his so
Abraham was listening for God’s Voice
Genesis 22:1 - He didn’t need to be called for twice
He Didn’t Delay
Genesis 22:3 - He got up early
He Was Steadfast
Genesis 22:4 - “on the third day“
This wasn’t quick, it was a long and excruciating process.
We Will Worship… and Return
Genesis 22:5 - WE will worship. WE will return.
He trusted that God would spare or resurrect Isaac someway somehow… despite the fact that no one had yet been resurrected.
He Trusted in God’s Provision
Genesis 22:7-8 - Abraham trusted that God will provide.
Genesis 22:9 - so did Isaac.
“Now I Know”
Genesis 22:12 - Good is omniscient. He knew the result, but now he experienced it.
Good always has a purpose for his tests.
Abraham also knew and experienced.
Abraham Looked Up
Genesis 22:13 - …and the Lord provided.
The Lord Will Provide
Genesis 22:14
Matthew 6:26-34