So Abraham returned to his young men, and they arose and went together to Beer-sheba; and Abraham lived at Beer-sheba.
I always wonder about the thoughts, feelings, emotions, of Issac as the story ends
So Abraham returned to his young men, and they arose and went together to Beer-sheba; and Abraham lived at Beer-sheba.
I always wonder about the thoughts, feelings, emotions, of Issac as the story ends
God himself will provide
this still shows some trust in God despite what is being asked of him
whom you love
a great test of obedience and fear
Abraham
called by name
tested
always reminds me of the 'tester' character in Job and how God allows and even sometimes endorses the testing. For what purpose and to what end?
Say you are my sister, so that it may go well with me because of you, and that my life may be spared on your account.
potential trauma or generational trauma (keep in mind future repercussions)
and they set him on the way, with his wife and all that he had.
no punishment involved
plagues because of Sarai, Abram’s wife
source or effect is like disease for pharaoh
Egypt
bread basket of ancient world
famine
1st test, promise may not be fulfilled. What will he do? turn against god or stay and trust?