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Themes in Genesis 22

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Themes in Genesis 22

Genesis 22:1 (show verse)

Some time after these things God tested Abraham. He said to him, "Abraham!" "Here I am!" Abraham replied.

Abraham » Trial of his faith in the offering of isaac
Afflictions made beneficial » In trying our faith and obedience
Bible stories for children » The young man whom an angel saved
Communion » Instances of » Abraham
Courage » Instances of the courage of conviction » In offering isaac
Faith » Instances of » In the offering up of isaac
Faith » Trial of » Abraham, when commanded to offer isaac
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Offered in sacrifice by his father
Offerings » Human sacrifices » Offered by » Abraham
Spiritual » Tests divine methods used for testing believers » By demanding great sacrifices
Temptation » A test
spiritual Tests » Divine methods used for testing believers » By demanding great sacrifices
Types of Christ » isaac

Genesis 22:2 (show verse)

God said, "Take your son -- your only son, whom you love, Isaac -- and go to the land of Moriah! Offer him up there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains which I will indicate to you."

Abraham » Trial of his faith in the offering of isaac
Afflictions made beneficial » In trying our faith and obedience
The atonement » Typified
Bible stories for children » The young man whom an angel saved
the Burnt offering » The most ancient of all sacrifices
Communion » Instances of » Abraham
Courage » Instances of the courage of conviction » In offering isaac
Faith » Instances of » In the offering up of isaac
Faith » Trial of » Abraham, when commanded to offer isaac
Faith » Faith tested tested » Of abraham
High places » Sometimes used for true worship
High places » A term used to describe places of worship
Hindrances » Faith tested » Examples of
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Offered in sacrifice by his father
Moriah » The land of
Mountain » Mount moriah » Abraham » Offers » isaac » Sacrifice
Mountains » Names of » Moriah, in jerusalem, where the temple was built and where it is supposed abraham offered up isaac
Mountains » Mentioned in scripture » Moriah
Mountains » Sometimes selected as places for divine worship
Mountains » Scenes of great events » Moriah, abraham sacrificed isaac
Obedience » Examples of » Abraham
Offerings » Human sacrifices » Offered by » Abraham
Places » High » Sometimes used for true worship
Sacrifices » Were offered » By the patriarchs
Temple » Solomon's » Where abraham offered isaac
Temptation » A test
Tested » Faith tested, examples of
spiritual Tests » Faith tested » Faith tested, examples of
Types of Christ » isaac

Early in the morning Abraham got up and saddled his donkey. He took two of his young servants with him, along with his son Isaac. When he had cut the wood for the burnt offering, he started out for the place God had spoken to him about.

Abraham » Piety of
Abraham » Trial of his faith in the offering of isaac
Animals » Names of » Asses, beasts of burden
Ass (donkey) » Domesticated » Used for riding
Domestic Donkeys » Was used » For riding
Beasts » Unclean » Ass
Bible stories for children » The young man whom an angel saved
Courage » Instances of the courage of conviction » In offering isaac
Early rising » Requisite for » Executing God's commands
Early rising » For devotions » Morning devotions
Faith » Instances of » In the offering up of isaac
Faith » Trial of » Abraham, when commanded to offer isaac
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Offered in sacrifice by his father
Morning » The jews » Began their journeys in
Obedience » Examples of » Abraham
Obedience to God » Exemplified
Offerings » Human sacrifices » Offered by » Abraham
Prayer » Morning » Morning devotions
Rising » Instances of » Abraham
Temptation » A test
Travelers » Of distinction » Rode on asses, camels, &c

Genesis 22:4 (show verse)

On the third day Abraham caught sight of the place in the distance.

Abraham » Piety of
Abraham » Trial of his faith in the offering of isaac
Bible stories for children » The young man whom an angel saved
Courage » Instances of the courage of conviction » In offering isaac
Faith » Instances of » In the offering up of isaac
Faith » Trial of » Abraham, when commanded to offer isaac
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Offered in sacrifice by his father
Offerings » Human sacrifices » Offered by » Abraham
Temple » Solomon's » Where abraham offered isaac
Temptation » A test

Genesis 22:5 (show verse)

So he said to his servants, "You two stay here with the donkey while the boy and I go up there. We will worship and then return to you."

Abraham » Piety of
Abraham » Trial of his faith in the offering of isaac
Bible stories for children » The young man whom an angel saved
Courage » Instances of the courage of conviction » In offering isaac
Faith » Instances of » In the offering up of isaac
Faith » Trial of » Abraham, when commanded to offer isaac
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Offered in sacrifice by his father
Mountains » Sometimes selected as places for divine worship
Offerings » Human sacrifices » Offered by » Abraham
Temptation » A test

Genesis 22:6 (show verse)

Abraham took the wood for the burnt offering and put it on his son Isaac. Then he took the fire and the knife in his hand, and the two of them walked on together.

Abraham » Piety of
Abraham » Trial of his faith in the offering of isaac
Bible stories for children » The young man whom an angel saved
Children » Instances of » isaac
Courage » Instances of the courage of conviction » In offering isaac
Faith » Instances of » In the offering up of isaac
Faith » Trial of » Abraham, when commanded to offer isaac
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Offered in sacrifice by his father
isaac » Characteristics of » Submission
Knife » An edged tool used by abraham in offering isaac
Offerings » Human sacrifices » Offered by » Abraham
Temptation » A test

Genesis 22:7 (show verse)

Isaac said to his father Abraham, "My father?" "What is it, my son?" he replied. "Here is the fire and the wood," Isaac said, "but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?"

Abraham » Piety of
Abraham » Trial of his faith in the offering of isaac
Bible stories for children » The young man whom an angel saved
Children » Good Children » Good Parents » isaac
Children » Instances of » isaac
Courage » Instances of the courage of conviction » In offering isaac
Faith » Instances of » In the offering up of isaac
Faith » Trial of » Abraham, when commanded to offer isaac
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Offered in sacrifice by his father
isaac » Characteristics of » Submission
Lambs » Offered in sacrifice » From the earliest times
Offerings » Human sacrifices » Offered by » Abraham
Temptation » A test

Genesis 22:8 (show verse)

"God will provide for himself the lamb for the burnt offering, my son," Abraham replied. The two of them continued on together.

Abraham » Piety of
Abraham » Trial of his faith in the offering of isaac
Bible stories for children » The young man whom an angel saved
Children » Instances of » isaac
Courage » Instances of the courage of conviction » In offering isaac
Delayed blessings » Sacrifice, provided
Faith » Instances of » In the offering up of isaac
Faith » Trial of » Abraham, when commanded to offer isaac
Faith » Example of victorious » Abraham
Heroic faith » Abraham
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Offered in sacrifice by his father
isaac » Characteristics of » Submission
Lambs » Offered in sacrifice » From the earliest times
Offerings » Human sacrifices » Offered by » Abraham
Temptation » A test

Genesis 22:9 (show verse)

When they came to the place God had told him about, Abraham built the altar there and arranged the wood on it. Next he tied up his son Isaac and placed him on the altar on top of the wood.

Abraham » Piety of
Abraham » Trial of his faith in the offering of isaac
Altar » Built by » Abraham
Altars » Mentioned in scripture » Of abraham
Bible stories for children » The young man whom an angel saved
Children » Instances of » isaac
Consecration » Instances of » Abraham, of isaac
Courage » Instances of the courage of conviction » In offering isaac
Delayed blessings » Sacrifice, provided
Faith » Instances of » In the offering up of isaac
Faith » Trial of » Abraham, when commanded to offer isaac
Heroic faith » Abraham
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Offered in sacrifice by his father
isaac » Characteristics of » Submission
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » His filial obedience
Offerings » Human sacrifices » Offered by » Abraham
Temptation » A test

Genesis 22:10 (show verse)

Then Abraham reached out his hand, took the knife, and prepared to slaughter his son.

Abraham » Piety of
Abraham » Trial of his faith in the offering of isaac
Bible stories for children » The young man whom an angel saved
Children » Instances of » isaac
Consecration » Instances of » Abraham, of isaac
Courage » Instances of the courage of conviction » In offering isaac
Delayed blessings » Sacrifice, provided
Faith » Instances of » In the offering up of isaac
Faith » Trial of » Abraham, when commanded to offer isaac
Heroic faith » Abraham
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Offered in sacrifice by his father
Offerings » Human sacrifices » Offered by » Abraham
Temptation » A test

Genesis 22:11 (show verse)

But the Lord's angel called to him from heaven, "Abraham! Abraham!" "Here I am!" he answered.

Abraham » Piety of
Abraham » Trial of his faith in the offering of isaac
Abraham » Angels appear to
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To abraham
Bible stories for children » The young man whom an angel saved
Children » Instances of » isaac
Communion » Instances of » Abraham
Consecration » Instances of » Abraham, of isaac
Courage » Instances of the courage of conviction » In offering isaac
Delayed blessings » Sacrifice, provided
Faith » Trial of » Abraham, when commanded to offer isaac
Heroic faith » Abraham
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Offered in sacrifice by his father
Offerings » Human sacrifices » Offered by » Abraham
Temptation » A test

Genesis 22:12 (show verse)

"Do not harm the boy!" the angel said. "Do not do anything to him, for now I know that you fear God because you did not withhold your son, your only son, from me."

Abraham » Piety of
Abraham » Trial of his faith in the offering of isaac
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To abraham
Bible stories for children » The young man whom an angel saved
Children » Instances of » isaac
Communion » Instances of » Abraham
Consecration » Instances of » Abraham, of isaac
Courage » Instances of the courage of conviction » In offering isaac
Delayed blessings » Sacrifice, provided
Faith » Trial of » Abraham, when commanded to offer isaac
Fear of God » Conspicuous instances of those who feared » Abraham, tested in the offering of his son isaac
Godly Fear » Exemplified » Abraham
Heroic faith » Abraham
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Offered in sacrifice by his father
Obedience » Instances of » Abraham
Obedience to God » Exemplified
Offerings » Human sacrifices » Offered by » Abraham
Temptation » A test

Genesis 22:13 (show verse)

Abraham looked up and saw behind him a ram caught in the bushes by its horns. So he went over and got the ram and offered it up as a burnt offering instead of his son.

Abraham » Piety of
Abraham » Trial of his faith in the offering of isaac
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To abraham
Animals » Lions » Rams, used in sacrifices
Bible stories for children » The young man whom an angel saved
the Burnt offering » The most ancient of all sacrifices
Courage » Instances of the courage of conviction » In offering isaac
Delayed blessings » Sacrifice, provided
Faith » Trial of » Abraham, when commanded to offer isaac
Horns » Animals with, mentioned » The ram
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Offered in sacrifice by his father
Offerings » Human sacrifices » Offered by » Abraham
Resurrection » Typified » isaac
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Typified
Sheep » Offered in sacrifice » By abraham
Temptation » A test
Vicarious » death » The ram for isaac

Genesis 22:14 (show verse)

And Abraham called the name of that place "The Lord provides." It is said to this day, "In the mountain of the Lord provision will be made."

Abraham » Trial of his faith in the offering of isaac
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To abraham
Courage » Instances of the courage of conviction » In offering isaac
Delayed blessings » Sacrifice, provided
Faith » Trial of » Abraham, when commanded to offer isaac
High places » A term used to describe places of worship
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Offered in sacrifice by his father
Jehovah-jireh » Mount moriah
Names » Of God » Jehovah-jireh
Offerings » Human sacrifices » Offered by » Abraham
Temptation » A test

Genesis 22:15 (show verse)

The Lord's angel called to Abraham a second time from heaven

Abraham » Trial of his faith in the offering of isaac
Abraham » Angels appear to
Angel » of the Lord
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To abraham
Blessings » Who all nations are blessed in
Faith » Trial of » Abraham, when commanded to offer isaac
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Offered in sacrifice by his father
Nations » Who all nations are blessed in
Offerings » Human sacrifices » Offered by » Abraham

Genesis 22:16 (show verse)

and said, "'I solemnly swear by my own name,' decrees the Lord, 'that because you have done this and have not withheld your son, your only son,

Abraham » Trial of his faith in the offering of isaac
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To abraham
Blessings » Who all nations are blessed in
Communion » Instances of » Abraham
Covenant » Of God with men » Confirmed with an oath
Faith » Trial of » Abraham, when commanded to offer isaac
God » Mercy of » Oaths of
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Offered in sacrifice by his father
Nations » Who all nations are blessed in
Oath » Attributed to God
Oaths » God's
Oaths » God used, to show the immutability of his counsel
Offerings » Human sacrifices » Offered by » Abraham

Genesis 22:17 (show verse)

I will indeed bless you, and I will greatly multiply your descendants so that they will be as countless as the stars in the sky or the grains of sand on the seashore. Your descendants will take possession of the strongholds of their enemies.

Abraham » Trial of his faith in the offering of isaac
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To abraham
Blessings » Who all nations are blessed in
Communion » Instances of » Abraham
Faith » Trial of » Abraham, when commanded to offer isaac
God's Promises » Of plenty » Of posterity
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Offered in sacrifice by his father
Israel » Prophecies » Multitudes
Jews, the » Their vast numbers
Nations » Who all nations are blessed in
Offerings » Human sacrifices » Offered by » Abraham
the Sea » The shore of, covered with sand

Genesis 22:18 (show verse)

Because you have obeyed me, all the nations of the earth will pronounce blessings on one another using the name of your descendants.'"

Abraham » Trial of his faith in the offering of isaac
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To abraham
Blessings » Who all nations are blessed in
Communion » Instances of » Abraham
Faith » Trial of » Abraham, when commanded to offer isaac
The gospel » Preached beforehand to abraham
the Human nature of Christ » Was of the seed of » Abraham
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Offered in sacrifice by his father
Nations » Who all nations are blessed in
Offerings » Human sacrifices » Offered by » Abraham
Prophecies respecting Christ » As the seed of abraham
Prophecy » Old testament messianic passages quoted in the new testament

Genesis 22:19 (show verse)

Then Abraham returned to his servants, and they set out together for Beer Sheba where Abraham stayed.

Abraham » Trial of his faith in the offering of isaac
Beer-sheba » The most southern city of palestine » Named by abraham, who lived there
Faith » Trial of » Abraham, when commanded to offer isaac
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Offered in sacrifice by his father
Offerings » Human sacrifices » Offered by » Abraham

Genesis 22:20 (show verse)

After these things Abraham was told, "Milcah also has borne children to your brother Nahor --

Genealogy » Of nahor
Milcah » The wife of nahor and the mother of bethuel
Nahor » Brother of abraham
Nahor » Brother of abraham » Marriage and descendants of
Rebekah (rebecca) » The daughter of bethuel, the grandniece of abraham

Genesis 22:21 (show verse)

Uz the firstborn, his brother Buz, Kemuel (the father of Aram),

Aram » Son of kemuel
Buz » Son of nahor
Genealogy » Of nahor
Kemuel » Son of nahor
Milcah » The wife of nahor and the mother of bethuel
Nahor » Brother of abraham » Marriage and descendants of
Rebekah (rebecca) » The daughter of bethuel, the grandniece of abraham
Uz (huz) » Son of nahor

Genesis 22:22 (show verse)

Kesed, Hazo, Pildash, Jidlaph, and Bethuel."

Bethuel » Son of nahor, father of rebekah
Chesed » Son of nahor
Genealogy » Of nahor
Hazo » A son of nahor
Jidlaph » Son of nahor
Milcah » The wife of nahor and the mother of bethuel
Nahor » Brother of abraham » Marriage and descendants of
Pildash » Son of nahor
Rebekah (rebecca) » The daughter of bethuel, the grandniece of abraham

Genesis 22:23 (show verse)

(Now Bethuel became the father of Rebekah.) These were the eight sons Milcah bore to Abraham's brother Nahor.

Bethuel » Son of nahor, father of rebekah
Concubinage » Laws concerning » Practiced by » Nahor
Genealogy » Of nahor
Laban » Brother of rebekah
Milcah » The wife of nahor and the mother of bethuel
Nahor » Brother of abraham » Marriage and descendants of
Rebekah (rebecca) » The daughter of bethuel, the grandniece of abraham

Genesis 22:24 (show verse)

His concubine, whose name was Reumah, also bore him children -- Tebah, Gaham, Tahash, and Maacah.

Concubinage » Laws concerning » Practiced by » Nahor
Gaham » Son of nahor
Genealogy » Of nahor
Maachah » Son of nahor
Nahor » Brother of abraham » Marriage and descendants of
Reumah » Concubine » Nahor
Tebah » Son of nahor
Thahash » Son of nahor