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Testing Times Abraham & Isaac. Hebrews 11:17-19 & Genesis 22:1-19. 45 minute test. Please show your working, you may still get marks for this . If you finish before time limit – have a nap. Even if your answer is one that we will post to those sites with silly exam answers.
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Testing TimesAbraham & Isaac Hebrews 11:17-19 & Genesis 22:1-19 45 minute test Please show your working, you may still get marks for this If you finish before time limit – have a nap Even if your answer is one that we will post to those sites with silly exam answers Do not turn over until told to do so
Testing TimesAbraham & Isaac – Heb 11:17-19 & Gen 22:1-19 • Expect Tests – Gen 22:1 • To keep progressing in the School of Faith • Tests or trials v temptation • Always be ready for a test
Testing TimesAbraham & Isaac – Heb 11:17-19 & Gen 22:1-19 • Expect Tests – Gen 22:1 • The most severe test – Gen 22:2 • Tough for Abraham • Tough for us • Our faith is not really tested until God asks us to bear what seems unbearable, do what seems unreasonable, and expect what seems impossible.
Testing TimesAbraham & Isaac – Heb 11:17-19 & Gen 22:1-19 • Expect Tests – Gen 22:1 • The most severe test – Gen 22:2 • Focus on promises not explanations - Gen 22:3-5 • No verse 2 ¾ • Possible reasons • Purify faith • Perfect character • Protect from sin • Keep trusting
Testing TimesAbraham & Isaac – Heb 11:17-19 & Gen 22:1-19 • Expect Tests – Gen 22:1 • The most severe test – Gen 22:2 • Focus on promises not explanations - Gen 22:3-5 • Rely on God’s provision - Gen 22:6-14 • Not on feelings or people but on the Lord • Jehovah Jireh • the Lord provides • the Lord will see to it
Testing TimesAbraham & Isaac – Heb 11:17-19 & Gen 22:1-19 • Expect Tests – Gen 22:1 • The most severe test – Gen 22:2 • Focus on promises not explanations - Gen 22:3-5 • Rely on God’s provision - Gen 22:6-14 • Enjoy passing - Gen 22:15-17 • New approval from God • New assurances • New understanding of God’s character
Testing TimesAbraham & Isaac – Heb 11:17-19 & Gen 22:1-19 • Expect Tests – Gen 22:1 • The most severe test – Gen 22:2 • Focus on promises not explanations - Gen 22:3-5 • Rely on God’s provision - Gen 22:6-14 • Enjoy passing - Gen 22:15-17 • For us? • Are we using what God has given us? • Are we trusting God to provide? • Are we in the place where we hear God’s calling?
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