The story of Abraham and Isaac is a powerful foreshadowing of Jesus's work on the cross. This week Pastor Josh unpacks many of the parallels between the near-sacrifice of Isaac and Jesus's death and resurrection. All of this is God’s grace. It’s never earned by our works but is a gift of grace obtained through faith. The near sacrifice of Isaac is all about Jesus who provides the only sacrifice that brings life!
The story of Abraham’s life opens with a profound and powerful event: his response to God’s call to leave his homeland and go to the land God will show him (Gen 12:1). Abraham's life is marked by moments of both faith and doubt, courage and fear. Through it all, God was was faithful, enabling Abraham to keep turning back to him in faith and courage.
