Christ's Cross and the Test of Faith

• Congregational Reading: Genesis 22:1-24 *

CHRIST'S GOSPEL FORESHADOWED

A Test of Faith

• Abraham hears the voice of God, vv1-2
  A Trek Obedient
• Abraham heeds the command of God, vv3-4
  A Trust Implicit
• Abraham heads up the mountain, vv5-8
  A Truth Revealed
• Abraham lifts his hand, vv9-12
• Abraham lifts his eyes, v13
• Abraham lifts his voice, v14
  A Triumph Proclaimed
• An oath from the LORD, vv15-18

CHRIST'S GOSPEL FULFILLED

In Christ Jesus...

• by the greatest love, v2; John 3:16
• by the greatest sacrifice, v8; Heb 10:4, 14
• by the greatest exchange, v13; 2 Cor 5:21
• by the greatest promise, vv15-18; Heb 6:16-18

In Christ's Redeemed People...

• by the test of examined faith, vv1-2; 1 Cor 11:26-29
• by the testimony of obedient faith, vv3, 10; Heb 11:17-19
• by the testimony of proclaiming faith, v14; 1 Cor 11:26
• by the testimony of communing faith; vv17-18; John 17:20-21

In Those Who Do Not Yet Have a Confession of Faith...

• by the grace of God you are here today
• by the mercy of God you have heard His truth
• by the love of God you may heed the Spirit's provocation

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