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Ep 24 - Obedience and Blessings: The Rewards of Abraham's Faith

Voyage | Book of Revelation & Genesis | Shalom World

Irish Scripture Scholar Frances Hogan discusses Chapter 22 of the Book of Genesis, which details God's test of Abraham's faith. God instructs Abraham to sacrifice his beloved son, Isaac, and Abraham complies until God intervenes and provides a ram for the sacrifice instead. We also learn about the profound parallels between God's call for Abraham to sacrifice Isaac on Mount Moriah and Jesus' redemptive sacrifice on Mount Calvary. This highlights the importance of a victim of expiation to save humanity The attention should also be given to Isaac in this story, who is willing to offer himself to God completely. The cost of offering oneself completely to God is discussed, and the physical evidence of God's power is demonstrated through Isaac's miraculous birth. The location of the sacrifice, the land of Moriah, is later known as Jerusalem, and one of the mountains of Moriah, Calvary, is where Jesus is sacrificed for the Redemption of the whole world. Abraham obediently takes his son Isaac to the mountains of Moriah to sacrifice him as God commanded. Isaac does not resist, but God ultimately provides a ram for the sacrifice instead. Here we see the importance of surrendering one's heart and life to God and not clinging to possessions or loved ones. Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son shows his complete faith in God, and as a result, God blesses him and promises to multiply his descendants. Bible References: * Gen. 22:1-2 - God tests Abraham * Ps. 145:17 - God acts out of love * John 10:30 - Jesus says the Father and I are one  * Rom. 8:32 - “If God did not spare His own Son…” * Gen. 22:3-5 - Abraham’s obedience to God’s test * Heb. 11:19 - Abraham believed that God would raise Issac from the dead * Gen. 22:7 - Issac asks about the sacrifice * Gen. 22:8 - God will provide * Gen. 22:9-10 - Abraham prepares for the sacrifice * Gen. 22:11-12 - Abraham proved to be a man of God  * Gen. 22:13 - God provided a ram * Gen. 22:16-19 - Obedience is rewarded with a blessing * Deut. 6:4-10 - You shall love the Lord your God * John 14:31 - Jesus does exactly what the Father tells Him * 2 Corin. 5:21 - Jesus became sin Irish Scripture Scholar Frances Hogan takes you through the origin story of God’s people shown to us in the Book of Genesis. Here is an opportunity to explore the early history of God’s people. With historical and Scriptural references, each session will open your eyes to the mystery of God’s creation.  Frances Hogan: https://www.franceshogan.com/ Shalom World: https://www.shalomworld.org Support us: https://shalomworld.org/donate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shalomworldpodcasts/