Abraham

Abraham was a remarkable man. In reality, when one reaches Genesis 12, the entire Bible changes with the story of Abraham. Abraham was the father of the faithful (Romans 4:16). Although God told Abraham to offer Isaac on an altar, in Hebrews 11:17-19 Abraham believed God could raise him from the dead.

The pattern of Isaac and Abraham is seen in us. We sin and God gives us the chance to be forgiven (Romans 3:23; 6:23). Jesus is the “Lamb of God” which is offered for all of us (John 1:29; 3:16; 15:13). Revelation 5:9 tells us that Christ has redeemed us from “every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation.” He was raised from the dead (Acts 2:24, 32). It is our purpose to preach the “everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth” (Revelation 14:6). Just like Abraham did not withhold his son from God, God did not withhold His Son from us. He was willing to lift him up for our forgiveness (John 3:14).

Kyle Campbell