Episode notes
By faith Abraham when he was tried, offered up Isaac; and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, . . . accounting that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead. Hebrews 11:17-19. {CC 56.1}
God had called Abraham to be the father of the faithful, and his life was to stand as an example of faith to succeeding generations. But his faith had not been perfect. He had shown distrust of God in concealing the fact that Sarah was his wife, and again in his marriage with Hagar. That he might reach the highest standard, God subjected him to another test, the closest which man was ever called to endure. {CC 56.2}
The Lord spoke unto him, saying: "Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, " "and offer him . . . for a burnt offering." The heart of the old man stood still with horror. The loss o ...
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