• Genesis 22:1-19
  • Consider every challenge as a step toward more complete faith.
    • Abraham had three days of riding with Isaac to think about what God had asked him to do.
    • James 2:20-24
    • James 1:2-4
    • Luke 16:18 – What if you read this and realized you were in an adulterous marriage? Wouldn’t that be a tough challenge like Abraham faced?
  • Trust that God has a good ending in mind
    • Leviticus 20:1-3
    • Genesis 17:17-21
    • Hebrews 11:17-19 – Abraham apparently thought God would raise Isaac from the dead. Abraham trusted that God would make it work out for the best in the end.
    • Matthew 5:39-42
    • Romans 12:19-21
    • Genesis 22:3 – Abraham rose early in the morning to fulfill God’s command. When we understand what God’s command is, we need to get up and do it!