Genesis 22

Abraham means “exalted father” and “father of a great multitude”.

God did not tempt Abraham, He tested him. Although God does use temptation I think
Didn’t he tempt Job?

I think Abraham’s ready answer of “Here I am” tells us a few things. First, Abraham had a relationship with God, and so he knew who was coming to call. Second, he was eager to do the Lord’s bidding. How can I better display my willingness to serve? And when the Lord calls on me to do something, will I know it is Him doing the asking?

So many beautiful parallels between the sacrifice of Isaac and the sacrifice of the Savior!

Isaac was Abraham’s only begotten with Sara
The sacrifice happened on Moriah, not far from Golgotha (and it happened high in the mountains, which I think leads to thoughts of growing closer to God)
Was the sacrifice on then third day? Based on the scriptural account it seems like it
Abraham took the wood that would be used for the burnt offering and laid it on Isaac (thoughts of the cross upon the Savior’s back come to mind)
Isaac was likely an adult male, powerful to resist the sacrifice his father was making of him.
Isaac might have been in his 30′s.

That moment when Abraham lifts up the knife and hears the angle just in time is so powerful. One of the most dramatic verses in all of scripture I think. Abraham had incredible faith.