Genesis 22:1-12
What did God command Abraham to do in order to grow his faith? (22:1-2)
What is sacrifice Isaac?
What did God provide as a substitute sacrifice for Isaac? 22:13
What is "a ram caught in the thicket by its horns"
What do you learn about Sarah? (23:1-2)
What is "127 years old; died at Hebron in Canaan; Abraham wept"
What is grace?
What is mercy?
What is "God's kindness to those who do not deserve it" He gives good gifts even to those who don't love Him.
What is "God does not give us what we deserve" He seeks those who are lost, alone, hurting and in need.
Why was it necessary for Christ, the Redeemer to die?
What is "He died in our place to deliver us from the grip of sin, death and hell and to bring us back to God."
What phrases show God knew how hard it would be for Abraham to give up his son? (22:2)
What is: your only son, whom you love; Isaac
What did Abraham name the place? (22:14)
What is "the Lord will provide."
What did Abraham's neighbors the Hittites say about him? (23:3-6)
What is "the Hittites honored his presence among them, called him a mighty prince; and offered their best tombs."
What is omnipotent?
What is "all powerful, and source of all power; unlimited authority"
What do God's test do for us?
What is "strengthen us in faith."
What are some words and actions that describe Abraham's obedience? (22:3-12)
What is "early in the morning Abraham got up and loaded his donkey; He took his son Isaac; Abraham took the wood for the burnt offering and placed it on his son Isaac; he himself carried the fire and the knife; Abraham built an altar, arranged the wood, bound his son and took the knife to slay him."
What 3 things did God promise Abraham and Isaac? (22:15-18)
What is "numerous descendants, cities and through their offspring all nations on earth would be blessed"?
What did Abraham buy in Canaan that proved his trust in God's promises? (23:7-9)
What is "Some land for a burial place for Sarah, which means Abraham believed God's promise of the land for his family forever."
What is a guide?
What is "leads us in the way we should go"
What does God provide for us to obey Him?
What is "all we need."
Why are people afraid to give their life totally to God?
What is "fear loss of control; can't have as much fun; not enough trust; simply don't believe."
What do you learn from Chapter 22 about God?
What is "God provides, comforter; He test us; trustworthy, kind and loving, He is with us"
Why is it sometimes hard to obey God?
What is "selfishness, impatience; non trusting"
What is immutable?
What is "unchanging."
What is obedience?
What is "always our right response to God"
What do you know about God that could help you trust Him?
What is "never changing, trustworthy; promise keeper; just judge."
How does the ram remind you of Jesus?
What is a sacrifice?
Who do you know that shows great trust in God's promises?
What is "my family, (husband, brothers, sisters...pastors, friends
What is infinite
What is not beginning and no end.