Genesis 22 · Grade 4

A Test of Trust

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Read and Think

Genesis 22 begins, God tested Abraham. God asked for the most precious thing in Abraham's life, the son of promise. This was not because God wanted Isaac to die; God would never desire that. It was a test to show whether Abraham trusted God more than anything, even God's gifts.

Abraham obeyed early in the morning. On the way, Isaac asked about the lamb, and Abraham answered with faith: God will provide. Hebrews 11:19 explains that Abraham reasoned God could raise Isaac from the dead, because God had promised that the covenant would continue through Isaac.

At the last moment, the angel of the Lord stopped Abraham. God provided a ram to be offered in Isaac's place. Abraham named the place Yahweh Will Provide. Christians have read this as a picture of Jesus, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29).

Show What You Know

What was God testing in Abraham?
What answer did Abraham give Isaac about the lamb?
Why did Abraham believe God could raise Isaac?
How does this story point to Jesus?

Think About It

What is something you love very much? How can you show that you love God even more?
Christians have read the ram taking Isaac's place as a picture of Jesus. How does that help you understand what Jesus did for you?

Memory Verse

“Abraham said, “God will provide himself the lamb for a burnt offering, my son.” So they both went together.”

Genesis 22:8 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for today's Bible story. Help me to . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

What is something you hold tightly that you could trust to God?
How can you obey God when you do not understand why?