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Genesis-22

Abraham's Triple Test: A Devotional Study on Genesis 22​

Introduction​

We often associate historical narratives withunderstandable history lessons, but they also contain spiritual insights and lessons that we can apply to our daily lives. In this devotional study, we will explore Abraham's triple test in Genesis 22, hoping to gain spiritual insights and apply them to our spiritual journeys.

Section 1: The Call (Genesis 22:1-2)​

Devotional Thought: God tested Abraham's faithfulness by asking him to sacrifice his son, Isaac, on Mount Moriah. Although this request appeared unimaginable from a human perspective, Abraham respected and obeyed God's call. Sometimes, God asks us to face unfathomable challenges, but we must obey His call with blind faith, regardless of the consequences.

Reflection Questions:

  • Have you ever experienced God's call to do the unthinkable?
  • How did you respond to God's call?
  • What lessons can you learn from Abraham's submission to God's call?

Section 2: The Climb (Genesis 22:3-6a)​

Devotional Thought: Abraham journeyed to the assigned mount, taking Isaac and his household. During the long climb, Abraham, as a dad, undoubtedly asked himself many questions. However, he did not waver or hesitate. His unwavering faith in God carried him through the climb. Be encouraged that as you climb difficult mountains, your faith in God will see you through.

Reflection Questions:

  • Have you ever experienced a mountainous climb in your spiritual journey?
  • How did you maintain faith during the climb?
  • What lessons can you learn from Abraham's faithfulness during the climb?

Section 3: The Conflict (Genesis 22:6b-12)​

Devotional Thought: Abraham bound his son Isaac, ready to sacrifice him. A gut-wrenching scene. The commander of God's army intervened and revealed that Isaac was to be spared. In the end, God only required an animal sacrifice, and He provided one. Our God is a God of intervention, and He is always willing to provide what's required in your trials.

Reflection Questions:

  • Have you ever faced situations where God has intervened?
  • Have experiences convinced you that God will intervene during trials?
  • What lessons can you learn from the intervention of God in this account?

Section 4: The Commendation (Genesis 22:13-19)​

Devotional Thought: God commended Abraham for his faithfulness in testing. Twenty-five years after promising Isaac to him, God substituted the sacrificial animal for their son. Abraham went from being a dad about to lose his son to another Abrahamic blessing. Through trials, Abraham remained faithful, enjoying blessings unfathomable to human intellect.

Reflection Questions:

  • Have you ever attained blessings out of proportional to your actions?
  • Have experiences impressed upon you the fact that God's blessings are often out of human intellect and reasoning?
  • What lessons can you learn from Abraham's commendation by God for his persevering faithfulness?

Conclusion:​

Brothers and sisters, the story of Abraham's triple test in Genesis 22 is a profound story of faith, obedience, and blessings. It takes God's faithfulness to deploy these blessings, and only faith had given Abraham this victory. Perhaps the most crucial takeaway from this study accrued by Abraham's faithfulness diligently brings forth commendation from God. May God charge you unto commendation as He charged Abraham.