1. Profile of Faith
Abraham

2. 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

3. 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

4. Profile of Faith Abraham Desire For An Heir Sacrifice of Isaac
Our Faith

5. 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

6. 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

7. Profile of Faith Abraham Desire For An Heir
An heir through Hagar, Gen. 16:1-6?
Brought trouble to the house
Pride
Resentment

8. 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

9. Profile of Faith Abraham Sacrifice of Isaac
God commanded it, Gen. 22:1, 2
Beloved son
Testing Abraham

10. Profile of Faith Abraham Sacrifice of Isaac
Abraham obeyed, Gen. 22:3-8
Speedy compliance
Baptism, Acts 22:16
Repentance, Acts 8:22-24

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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?

14. Profile of Faith Abraham Sacrifice of Isaac
Abraham obeyed, Gen. 22:3-8
Abraham’s answer
Trust God to provide
Our same answer

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. Profile of Faith Abraham Our Faith
Are we willing to put God above family,
Lk. 9:59-62
Children
Husband or wife
Parents

19. Profile of Faith Abraham Our Faith What are we willing to sacrifice,
Lk. 9:23, 24
Home
Job
Time
Self

20. 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

21. 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