Message Notes
Look Back
What are you doing differently to renew your mind and develop new habits to grow spiritually?
Look Up
Read Genesis 15:1-6
- What is the 1st thing God says to Abraham? Why is this significant?
- How does God describe himself in Genesis 15:1? What promise does He make to Abraham in this verse? What does this say about God?
- What was Abraham’s initial response to God’s promise? What did God do to change Abraham’s attitude and perspective? What does this say about Abraham and people?
Read Genesis 22:1-18
- What does Genesis 22:1 say God was trying to do? What does this say about God?
- How is this conversation between God and Abraham different from the conversation described in Genesis 15:1-6? What does this say about the relationship between God and Abraham? How should we apply this today?
- How do Abraham’s actions show his confidence in the promises and assurances that God made to him earlier? How easy or difficult is it for you to trust God when you are asked to make what seems to be an unreasonable sacrifice?
Read Romans 8:32 and John 3:16-17
- How are these verses related to the story of Abraham and Issac?
- What do these verses say about God’s love, provision and attitude towards sacrifice?
Overall (Discovery Bible Study)
- What do these scriptures say about God?
- What do they say about people?
- How will I apply this to my life?
Look Ahead
In what ways has God asked you to sacrifice part of your life and you are still reluctant to trust him? How will you be obedient to God this week?
Notes
Abraham did not initially believe or trust God when God promised to protect and bless Him. God responded to Abraham’s doubt with gentle assurance. Later, God tested Abraham’s faith with what appeared to be a cruel and unreasonable request. Abraham trusted that God would provide and witnessed God’s power and provision. God requires sacrifice from his people, BUT he also provides them with the offering. Isaac was a foreshadow of Jesus, the son sacrificed, as a sign of God's faithfulness and mercy
