Send us a text📘 Genesis 22 – The Covenant Tested and Confirmed“It’s Only A Test”(Part 22 in the “God Keeping Covenant” Series) INTRODUCTIONGenesis 22 is one of the most profound moments in Scripture.Abraham has waited 25 years for Isaac, the promised son — the covenant son. Isaac is everything:The promise of GodThe covenant seedThe future of nationsThe fulfillment of prophecyThen suddenly, God calls Abraham’s name and gives the most difficult command:“Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and offer him as a burnt offering.” (Gen. 22:2)This chapter reveals:Faith at its highestObedience without hesitationGod’s provision (Jehovah-Jireh)A prophetic picture of Jesus ChristGod’s oath to bless AbrahamTheme: God keeps covenant by testing faith, providing sacrifice, and confirming His promises with an oath.Genesis 22:1–2 – God Tests Abraham“God tested Abraham…”This is not to destroy him but to reveal what’s inside him.God already knew Abraham’s heart — the test was to show Abraham his own faith.Covenant Lesson:Covenant faith must be tested to be trusted.Illustration:Gold is heated to reveal impurities. God tests faith to purify itGenesis 22:3 – Abraham’s Immediate Obedience“Abraham rose early in the morning…”No hesitation.No bargaining.No delays.Covenant Lesson:Delayed obedience is disobedience. Covenant obedience acts immediately.Genesis 22:4–5 – “We Will Worship and We Will Return”Abraham saw the mountain from afar and told the servants:“I and the lad will go yonder and worship, and come again to you.”This shows resurrection faith.Abraham believed God could raise Isaac back from the dead (Hebrews 11:17–19).Covenant Lesson:Covenant faith speaks the end before the beginning.Illustration:A parent praying over a sick child saying, “You shall live and not die” — speaking covenant over crisis.Genesis 22:6–8 – “God Will Provide Himself a Lamb”Isaac carries the wood — symbol of Christ carrying His cross.Isaac asks, “Where is the lamb?”Abraham answers:“God will provide Himself a lamb.”Prophecy.Promise.Provision.Covenant Lesson:When you obey, God provides.Illustration:God never gives vision without provision. Where He guides, He provides.Genesis 22:9–10 – Abraham Lifts the KnifeIsaac willingly lies on the altar — foreshadowing Christ’s obedience.Abraham raises the knife — 100% committed.Covenant Lesson:God waits until faith is fully surrendered.Genesis 22:11–14 – Jehovah-Jireh: The LORD Will ProvideThe angel calls out:“Do not lay your hand on the boy…”Then Abraham sees a ram caught in a thicket.This is:SubstitutionCovenant exchangeA prophetic picture of Christ, the Lamb with a crown of thornsAbraham names the place:“Jehovah-Jireh” – The LORD Will Provide.Covenant Lesson:Provision is found in the place of obedience.Genesis 22:15–18 – God Swears by HimselfFor the first time in Scripture, God makes an oath:“By Myself I have sworn…”He promises:BlessingMultiplicationVictory over enemiesA global blessSupport the show

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