God Tests Abraham's Faith

Abraham has a knife, and it looks  as if he is going to kill his son. Why would he ever do that?  First, let's see how Abraham and Sarah got their son. 

Remember, God promised them that they would have a son.  That seemed impossible, because Abraham and Sarah were so old.  Abraham, however, believed that God could do what seemed impossible. What what happened? 

After God made his promise, a whole year passed.  Then when Abraham was 100 years old and Sarah was 90 years old, they had a baby boy named Isaac. God had kept that promise!

But when Isaac had grown older, Jehovah tested Abraham's faith.  He called: 'Abraham!'  And Abraham answered:  'Here I am!'  Then God said:   'Take your son, your only son, Isaac, and to to a mountain that I will show you.  There kill your son and offer him up as a sacrifice.' 

Next time: Conclusion of God Tests Abraham's Faith

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