Dr. McKellar’s Lesson for November 22, 2015

“…Now I Know that You Fear God…” Gen. 22:1-19 Bible Study 11/22/15

Our text this morning focuses on the Lord’s testing of Abraham with reference to his beloved son, Isaac. This powerful narrative is loaded with drama and emotion. In this story we learn about the Lord’s character and His faithfulness. We also get a picture of robust biblical faith.

I. View the crisis from God’s perspective (1-2)

-“…After these things…”
-character of the test
-conditions preceding the test
-specific command

II. Observe Abraham’s compliance with the command (3-5)

-immediate
-intimate
-intensive

III. Observe Abraham’s confidence in God’s provision (6-10)

-astounding
-accounting: Heb. 11:17-19
-expressing: v.8- “…God will provide for Himself…

IV. Consider the Lord’s response (11-19)

-“…for now I know…”
-don’t miss the repetition
-The Lord “will see…”
-affirmation of promises
-a clearly theocentric focus

V. So what?

-When you truly fear The Lord , you release His gifts and rely on His promises.
-Make the connection to the cross (Rom. 8:32)
-Remember that the Lord is more concerned that you lift up the cross than He is that you ascend the ladder of “success.”
-When the bottom falls out, your theology will restore you or ruin you.
– Prize the promises of God!
-Accurate theology leads to overflowing doxology.