Genesis 22

Expect the Unexpected this New Year

Expect The Unexpected

Paul Trulock- 1/8/2023

Key Passage: Genesis 22

We Know Two Things Abraham Didn’t Know

  1. This is a test

    • Genesis 22:1

  2. The purpose of the test

    • Do you love the gift more than the giver? (Genesis 22:2)

      • The first time love is mentioned in the Bible. The love of a father for his so

Abraham was listening for God’s Voice

  • Genesis 22:1 - He didn’t need to be called for twice

He Didn’t Delay

  • Genesis 22:3 - He got up early

He Was Steadfast

  • Genesis 22:4 - “on the third day“

    • This wasn’t quick, it was a long and excruciating process.

We Will Worship… and Return

  • Genesis 22:5 - WE will worship. WE will return.

    • He trusted that God would spare or resurrect Isaac someway somehow… despite the fact that no one had yet been resurrected.

He Trusted in God’s Provision

  • Genesis 22:7-8 - Abraham trusted that God will provide.

  • Genesis 22:9 - so did Isaac.

“Now I Know”

  • Genesis 22:12 - Good is omniscient. He knew the result, but now he experienced it. 

    • Good always has a purpose for his tests.

  • Abraham also knew and experienced.

Abraham Looked Up

  • Genesis 22:13 - …and the Lord provided.

The Lord Will Provide 

  • Genesis 22:14

  • Matthew 6:26-34