March 6, 2010 – Genesis 21:22 – 22:24

This story not only shows us Abraham’s faith in God, but is a foreshadowing of God’s own son and His sacrifice.  A couple of lines really jumped out at me this time.  “Thereupon Abraham took the wood for the holocaust and laid it on his son Isaac's shoulders.” 22:6.  Very reminiscent of the cross Christ would carry.   “God himself will provide the sheep for the holocaust."22:8.  Relating to God giving us Jesus and Jesus being seen as the Lamb of God.

We had mentioned earlier about when Abraham goes against God’s commands, he usually does so because he is afraid or untrusting of other people and their actions.  is this scene, there is no one else involved.  Just him and God. 

Another reflection to think about is what was going through Abraham’s mind the 3 days they traveled to the mountain.  That entire trip he knew he was heading toward the end where he was going to sacrifice his son.  Relate that to God who knew from before time that he was going to have to sacrifice His only son. 

A few additions at the end there to the family tree.  Here is the web site link.    

http://www.geni.com/share?t=6000000007361237897