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Discover the intriguing parallels between Isaac and Christ as both sons of promise, miracle births, and sacrificial figures in the Bible. Follow their paths through the Genesis narrative, observing how their stories interconnect and foreshadow each other. Explore the themes of finding a bride, sacrifice, and the fulfillment of God's promises. Uncover the deeper spiritual meanings behind their journeys, shedding light on the greater divine plan for salvation.
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The Road to the Messiah Isaac
Isaac • Genesis 17:19 – Promised to Abraham & Sarah • Genesis 21:14 – Circumcised 8th Day • Genesis 21:8 – Abraham gave a feast • Genesis 21:10 – Cast out bondwoman & her son • Genesis 22:2-13 - Isaac a sacrifice
Finding a Wife for Isaac • Genesis 24:2-9 – Abraham sends servant to Mesopotamia to find a wife • Genesis 24:10-61 – Servant goes to fulfill orders • Genesis 24:62-67 – Isaac and Rebekah meet and marry
Rebekah Childless • Genesis 25:21 – Isaac pleaded with the Lord for Rebekah to have a child • Genesis 25:24 – The Lord granted his plea and Rebekah has twins • Genesis 25:5 – Isaac inherits all from his father • Genesis 25:8 – Abraham dies
Isaac Travels to Gerar • Genesis 26:1-4 – Lord gives promise of Nation, Land & Seed to Isaac • Genesis 26:7 – Says his wife is his sister • Genesis 26:8-11 – Abimelech becomes aware of the deceit • Genesis 26:12-14 – Lord blesses Isaac • Genesis 26:15 – Philistines envied him & stopped up wells his father dug • Genesis 26:16 – is asked to leave area
Moves to Valley of Gerar • Genesis 26:17-22 – Has trouble with the herdsmen of Gerar over water Travels to Beersheba • Genesis 26:23,24 – Lord appears to him there • Genesis 26:26 – Abimelech asks for a peace treaty
Isaac & Rebekah Grieved • Genesis 26:34 – Esau marries two Hittite women • Esau age 40
Isaac Old – About 160 • Genesis 27:1 – Poor eyesight • Genesis 27:2 – Knows life ending • Genesis 27:3,4 – Wants to bless his son • Genesis 27:5-29 – Rebekah intercedes- blessing given to Jacob
Isaac Old – About 160 • Genesis 27:39,40 –Esau also blessed • Genesis 28:1,2 – Isaac commands Jacob not to take wife from Canaan • Genesis 35:27 – Jacob returns • Genesis 35:28,29 – Isaac dies @ 180
Isaac & Christ • Son of Promise – Genesis 17:19 • Miracle Birth - Hebrews 11:11 • Sacrificed – Hebrews 11:17 • God’s Son The Promised Messiah- Acts 2:36 • Miracle Birth – Matthew 1:23 • Sacrificed for Sins of mankind – Hebrews 9:26
Isaac & Christ • Raised up – Hebrews 11:19 • Eliezer sent to find bride – • Genesis 24:4 • Raised up 3rd Day- Acts 10:40 • Holy Spirit sent to guide Apostles that Bride of Christ may be found- Revelation 19:7,8
Isaac & Christ • One Bride – no other found in Scriptures • Peaceful Man – did not react with anger being sacrificed, or over wells in Gerar • One Bride – Ephesians 4:4 • The One Who Gives Peace- • John 14:27 • Romans 10:15
Isaac & Us • Child of Promise – Galatians 4:22,23 • God gave Ram as Substitute- • Genesis 22:13 • Children of Promise – • Galatians 4:28 • God Gave Jesus as Substitute- • 1 John 2:2