A TALE OF THREE FATHERS Genesis 22:1-19 Pastor Alan Dionson June 18, 2023
Big Idea: When we follow God with faith and obedience, He honors and blesses us.
Introduction:
1. The picture of modern fatherhood
2. The portrait of Biblical fatherhood
A. THE FATHER WHO EMBODIES FAITH
1. Abraham loved his child (v. 2a)
2. Abraham offered his child (v. 2b)
3. Abraham led his child (v. 3-5)
B. THE FATHER WHO MODELS OBEDIENCE
1. Isaac trusted God (v. 5-8)
2. Isaac understood his father (v. 9-10)
3. Isaac served with his father (v. 5, 6, 8)
C. THE FATHER WHO SYMBOLIZES SOVEREIGNTY
1. God will test our worth (v. 1)
2. God will help us go through it (v. 11-14)
3. God will honor our faith and obedience (v. 15-18)
Conclusion:
Three important things to consider: love, follow, and trust.
