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Genesis 22:1 · 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."

King James Version

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Passage Context

1And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am.
2And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of.
3And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and saddled his ass, and took two of his young men with him, and Isaac his son, and clave the wood for the burnt offering, and rose up, and went unto the place of which God had told him.

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Reflection Questions

1

How does God's testing of faith resonate with your experiences?

2

What does it mean for you to respond to God with 'Here I am'?

3

When have you felt challenged in your faith like Abraham?

Life Application

faith

Trust in God during difficult times can strengthen your faith.

obedience

Consider how you can show obedience to God in your daily life.

People in This Verse

AbrahamBoth

The patriarch of Israel, known for his faith in God's promises. He is considered the father of many nations.

First appearance: Genesis 12:1

Connection to Jesus

typology

Abraham's willingness to respond to God's call foreshadows Jesus' obedience to the Father, especially in the context of sacrifice.

See also: Hebrews 11:17

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