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God’s intervention was dramatic and instructive, confirming that he never intended for Isaac to be sacrificed. God later made it clear that child sacrifice was an abomination to him (see Leviticus 18:21; 20:1–5; Deuteronomy 18:10; 2 Kings 16:2–3; Isaiah 57:5; Jeremiah 32:35). God wanted Abraham to sacrifice his own will and surrender it to God, and when he did, God intervened.
This story sets an example for all who worship through sacrifice. Like Abraham, true worshipers understand that everything belongs to God. They acknowledge that all things come from God and are his. A true worshiper obediently gives God what he asks for. They trust that God will provide all needs. Through this trust, they experience that God always provides.
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People
Abraham: Patriarch, chosen by God to father His people
Glossary
Abraham Architecture Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Ebla Tablets Family Life and Relations Genesis, Book of Isaac Jerusalem Patriarchs, Period of the Samaritans
Topics
Abraham: Piety of Abraham: Trial of his Faith in the offering of Isaac Children: Isaac Consecration: Abraham, of Isaac Courage: The Courage of Conviction in offering Isaac Faith in the offering up of Isaac Faith: Trial of Abraham, when Commanded to offer Isaac Good Children: Isaac Isaac: The Miraculous Son of Abraham: Offered in Sacrifice by his Father Offerings: Human Sacrifices: Abraham Self-Denial: General Scriptures Concerning Temptation: A Test The Burnt offering: Abraham Tried by the Command to offer Isaac As