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Profile of Faith Abraham True example of faith, Heb. 11:17-19 Determined to serve God Trusted in God Believed God’s word Put God first
Profile of Faith Abraham We are children of Abraham If we have the same faith Faith & baptism, Gal. 3:26-29 Do his works, Jn. 8:39
Profile of Faith Abraham Desire For An Heir Sacrifice of Isaac Our Faith
Profile of Faith Abraham Desire For An Heir God promised to bless all nations Through his seed Multiple promises, Gen. 12:1-3; 15:1-4 Without child Sarah to have a son, Gen. 18:9-15 Sometime cannot see how it is possible
Profile of Faith Abraham Desire For An Heir An heir through Hagar, Gen. 16:1-6? Wanted to help God Loss of patience Loss of confidence
Profile of Faith Abraham Desire For An Heir An heir through Hagar, Gen. 16:1-6? Brought trouble to the house Pride Resentment
Profile of Faith Abraham Desire For An Heir Sarah gave birth to Isaac, Gen. 21:1-12 Abraham 100 years old, Sarah 90 Waited 25+ years Ishmael harassed Ishmael cast out
Profile of Faith Abraham Sacrifice of Isaac God commanded it, Gen. 22:1, 2 Beloved son Testing Abraham
Profile of Faith Abraham Sacrifice of Isaac Abraham obeyed, Gen. 22:3-8 Speedy compliance Baptism, Acts 22:16 Repentance, Acts 8:22-24
Profile of Faith Abraham Sacrifice of Isaac Abraham obeyed, Gen. 22:3-8 Three-day journey Confessing before the church, Jas. 5:16 Asking another to stop cursing
Profile of Faith Abraham Sacrifice of Isaac Abraham obeyed, Gen. 22:3-8 Believed Isaac would return Believe sins washed away in baptism Believe in the resurrection Believe heaven is real
Profile of Faith Abraham Sacrifice of Isaac Abraham obeyed, Gen. 22:3-8 Isaac’s questions Others will present tough questions Will we be dissuaded?
Profile of Faith Abraham Sacrifice of Isaac Abraham obeyed, Gen. 22:3-8 Abraham’s answer Trust God to provide Our same answer
Profile of Faith Abraham Sacrifice of Isaac God stopped Abraham, Gen. 22:9-14 Bound Isaac Stopped by an angel Faith confirmed, Jas. 2:21-24 Ram provided
Profile of Faith Abraham Sacrifice of Isaac God confirmed His promise, Gen. 22:15-19 Swore by Himself, Heb. 6:17, 18 Numerous descendants Nations blessed Because of obedience
Profile of Faith Abraham Our Faith God does not command us to sacrifice our children Unique test for Abraham No longer speaks directly to men
Profile of Faith Abraham Our Faith Are we willing to put God above family, Lk. 9:59-62 Children Husband or wife Parents
Profile of Faith Abraham Our Faith What are we willing to sacrifice, Lk. 9:23, 24 Home Job Time Self
Profile of Faith Abraham True example of faith, Heb. 11:17-19 Determined to serve God Trusted in God Believed God’s word Put God first
Profile of Faith Abraham We are children of Abraham If we have the same faith Faith & baptism, Gal. 3:26-29 Do his works, Jn. 8:39