1 Profile of Faith Abraham

2 Profile of Faith Abraham True example of faith, Heb. 11:17-19Determined to serve God Trusted in God Believed God’s word Put God first

3 Profile of Faith Abraham We are children of AbrahamIf we have the same faith Faith & baptism, Gal. 3:26-29 Do his works, Jn. 8:39

4 Profile of Faith Abraham Desire For An Heir Sacrifice of IsaacOur Faith

5 Profile of Faith Abraham Desire For An HeirGod promised to bless all nations Through his seed Multiple promises, Gen. 12:1-3; 15:1-4 Without child Sarah to have a son, Gen. 18:9-15 Sometime cannot see how it is possible

6 Profile of Faith Abraham Desire For An HeirAn heir through Hagar, Gen. 16:1-6? Wanted to help God Loss of patience Loss of confidence

7 Profile of Faith Abraham Desire For An HeirAn heir through Hagar, Gen. 16:1-6? Brought trouble to the house Pride Resentment

8 Profile of Faith Abraham Desire For An HeirSarah gave birth to Isaac, Gen. 21:1-12 Abraham 100 years old, Sarah 90 Waited 25+ years Ishmael harassed Ishmael cast out

9 Profile of Faith Abraham Sacrifice of IsaacGod commanded it, Gen. 22:1, 2 Beloved son Testing Abraham

10 Profile of Faith Abraham Sacrifice of IsaacAbraham obeyed, Gen. 22:3-8 Speedy compliance Baptism, Acts 22:16 Repentance, Acts 8:22-24

11 Profile of Faith Abraham Sacrifice of IsaacAbraham obeyed, Gen. 22:3-8 Three-day journey Confessing before the church, Jas. 5:16 Asking another to stop cursing

12 Profile of Faith Abraham Sacrifice of IsaacAbraham obeyed, Gen. 22:3-8 Believed Isaac would return Believe sins washed away in baptism Believe in the resurrection Believe heaven is real

13 Profile of Faith Abraham Sacrifice of IsaacAbraham obeyed, Gen. 22:3-8 Isaac’s questions Others will present tough questions Will we be dissuaded?

14 Profile of Faith Abraham Sacrifice of IsaacAbraham obeyed, Gen. 22:3-8 Abraham’s answer Trust God to provide Our same answer

15 Profile of Faith Abraham Sacrifice of IsaacGod stopped Abraham, Gen. 22:9-14 Bound Isaac Stopped by an angel Faith confirmed, Jas. 2:21-24 Ram provided

16 Profile of Faith Abraham Sacrifice of IsaacGod confirmed His promise, Gen. 22:15-19 Swore by Himself, Heb. 6:17, 18 Numerous descendants Nations blessed Because of obedience

17 Profile of Faith Abraham Our Faith God does not command usto sacrifice our children Unique test for Abraham No longer speaks directly to men

18 Profile of Faith Abraham Our FaithAre we willing to put God above family, Lk. 9:59-62 Children Husband or wife Parents

19 Profile of Faith Abraham Our Faith What are we willing to sacrifice,Lk. 9:23, 24 Home Job Time Self

20 Profile of Faith Abraham True example of faith, Heb. 11:17-19Determined to serve God Trusted in God Believed God’s word Put God first

21 Profile of Faith Abraham We are children of AbrahamIf we have the same faith Faith & baptism, Gal. 3:26-29 Do his works, Jn. 8:39