Sketches of Sermons Genesis 22:1-18 And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said to him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am.… I. THE PATRIARCH'S PAINFUL TRIAL. 1. The subject of requisition. 2. The prescribed manner of compliance. II. THE PATRIARCH'S EXEMPLARY CONDUCT. 1. The promptness of his obedience. 2. The prudence of his measures. 3. His inflexible perseverance, III. THE BLESSINGS OF WHICH IT WAS PRODUCTIVE. 1. Isaac was spared. 2. A testimony of Divine approbation was experienced. 3. A gracious repetition of promise was received. IV. THE INSTRUCTIVE TENDENCY OF THE WHOLE. 1. The will of God revealed to man is a sufficient reason for prompt obedience. 2. Our greatest earthly blessings may be productive of very painful exercises. 3. Severe trials are strictly consistent with the enjoyment of Divine favour. 4. A lively faith in God manifests itself by a regular course of cheerful obedience. (Sketches of Sermons.) Parallel Verses KJV: And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am. |
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