When Being Tested Seems Impossible (Genesis 22:1-19; Hebrews 11:17-19)
/Trust God in times of testing.
I. TEST PREPARATION (VV. 1-2)
A. A Reason for Testing (vv. 1-2; cf. Deuteronomy 8:2-5)
B. The Nature of the Test (v. 2)
II. TEST TAKING (VV. 1, 3-10)
A. Being Present (vv. 1, 7, 11)
B. Answer 1: Faith (vv. 3-8)
C. Answer 2: Obedience (vv. 9-11
III. TEST RESULTS (VV. 11-19)
A. The LORD Provides (vv. 11, 13)
B. A God-Fearer (v. 12; cf. Job 1:1, 9)
C. The LORD Blesses (vv. 15-18; cf. Hebrews 11:17-19)
IV. TEST REFLECTIONS
A. Reflecting the Son
B. Testing that Changes (Cf. Exodus; 1 Peter 1:6-9)