Hebrews 11
Hebrews 11 ... Genesis 22
Heb 11 v. 17:
Situation in apparent opposition to God’s promise to Abraham
By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. He who had embraced the promises was about to sacrifice his one and only son, even though God had said to him, “It is through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned.” Abraham reasoned that God could even raise the dead, and so in a manner of speaking he did receive Isaac back from death.
Abraham reasoned upon the character of God.
People - Place - Blessing (Gen. 17)
Abraham looks beyond the present moment:
"Abraham rejoiced at the thought of seeing my day" (Jn 8:56)
Heb 11 v. 17:
Situation in apparent opposition to God’s promise to Abraham
By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. He who had embraced the promises was about to sacrifice his one and only son, even though God had said to him, “It is through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned.” Abraham reasoned that God could even raise the dead, and so in a manner of speaking he did receive Isaac back from death.
Abraham reasoned upon the character of God.
People - Place - Blessing (Gen. 17)
Abraham looks beyond the present moment:
"Abraham rejoiced at the thought of seeing my day" (Jn 8:56)