The Evangelical Preacher Genesis 22:1-18 And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said to him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am.… I. THE TRIAL OF ABRAHAM'S FAITH AND OBEDIENCE, AND THE CONDUCT OF THE PATRIARCH UNDER IT. 1. The trial. Fearfully severe. 2. The conduct of the patriarch under the trial. He did not consult with flesh and blood, but listened to the voice of faith, which assured him of the perfect wisdom and unchangeable love of God (Hebrews 11:17-19). The issue of the trial. II. THE INCIDENTS RECORDED HERE ARE TYPICAL OF THE SACRIFICE OF CHRIST. Application: 1. The subject teaches us to cultivate resignation to the Divine will. 2. The time of trial is the time for the exercise of faith in God. 3. Those who believe in Christ, and trust in His vicarious sacrifice, shall be saved; saved from all temporal evil, for nothing shall by any means hurt them; but above all, they shall be saved flora spiritual and eternal death, and enjoy life eternal in heaven. (The Evangelical Preacher.) Parallel Verses KJV: And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am. |
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