This week Raynette K. Weiss Ministries is on a conference. We will resume regular lessons as of Thursday.
Genesis 2:22 Then the Lord God made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man.
Genesis 22:5 He said to his servants, Stay here with the donkey while I and the boy go over there. We will worship and then we will come back to you.
Genesis 22:16-1822:16 and said, I swear by myself, declares the Lord, that because you have done this and have not withheld your son, your only son,
22:17 I will surely bless you and make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will take possession of the cities of their enemies,
22:18 and through your offspring all nations on earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed me.
The story of Abraham and Isac by Jack Zavada
The story of Abraham and Isaac involves one of the most agonizing test—a trial both men pass because of their total faith in God. God instructs Abraham to take Isaac, the heir to God’s promise and sacrifice him. Abraham obeys, binding Isaac to the altar, but God intervenes and provides a ram to offer instead. After, God reinforces His covenant with Abraham. Sacrificing one’s own child is the ultimate test of faith. Whenever God allows our faith to be tested, we can trust that he has a good purpose in mind. Trials and tests reveal our obedience to God and the genuineness of our faith and trust in him. Tests also produce steadfastness, strength of character, and equip us to weather the storms of life because they press us closer to the Lord.After waiting 25 years for his promised son, Abraham was told by God, “Take your son, your only son, Isaac, whom you love, and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains I will tell you about.” (Genesis 22:2, NIV)
Abraham obeyed and took Isaac, two servants, and a donkey and set off on the 50-mile journey. When they arrived at God’s chosen location, Abraham ordered the servants to wait with the donkey while he and Isaac went up the mountain. He told the men, “We will worship and then we will come back to you.” (Genesis 22:5, NIV)
Isaac asked his father where the lamb was for the sacrifice, and Abraham answered that the Lord would provide the lamb. Saddened and confused, Abraham bound Isaac with ropes and placed him on the stone altar.
Just as Abraham raised the knife to slay his son, the angel of the Lord called out to Abraham to stop and not harm the boy. The angel said he knew that Abraham feared the Lord because he had not withheld his only son.
When Abraham looked up, he saw a ram caught in a thicket by its horns. He sacrificed the animal provided by God, instead of his son.
Then the angel of the Lord called to Abraham and said:
I swear by myself, declares the LORD, that because you have done this and have not withheld your son, your only son, I will surely bless you and make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will take possession of the cities of their enemies, and through your offspring all nations on earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed me.
Closing Prayer; I bind unto myself today,
the power of God to hold and lead,
his eye to watch, his might to stay,
his ear to hearken to my need:
the wisdom of my God to teach,
his hand to guide, his shield to ward;
the word of God to give me speech,
his heavenly host to be my guard.
Christ be with me, Christ within me,
Christ behind me, Christ before me,
Christ beside me, Christ to win me,
Christ to comfort me and restore me,
Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ in quiet, Christ in danger,
Christ in hearts of all that love me,
Christ in mouth of friend and stranger. In the name of Our lord and savior we pray.
Prayer for salvation; Lord Jesus; Please come into my heart as my Lord and Savior.Take
complete control of my life and help me to walk in Your footsteps daily by the power of the Holy Spirit. Thank you Lord for saving me and I know you will answer my prayers. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
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