1. God tests Abraham (1-10)

God called Abraham by his covenant name, 'Abraham.' God knew that he was asking him to do something that was impossible to do in his human strength (2). Did Abraham love God more than God's blessings? Early the next morning Abraham took his son to Mount Moriah to offer him as a burnt offering, as the Lord had commanded. He did not confide in anyone, and when little Isaac asked about the lamb for sacrifice, he taught his son to trust God, replying, 'God himself will provide the lamb, my son.'

2. Now I know that you fear God (11-24)

God stopped him, and provided a ram for the sacrifice. So Abraham called the place, 'Jehovah-Jireh' (KJV)--'The Lord Will Provide.' Because Abraham obeyed God, God swore by himself an unchanging and eternal oath that he would bless Abraham and that through his offspring all nations on earth would be blessed. God kept his promise by sending Jesus to die for the sins of the world. God provided the Lamb.

Application: Lord, teach me Abraham's faith.
One Word: The Lord Will Provide