Lesson 7: Sacrifice of Isaac - Mount Moriah, Part 2
Scripture to Read: Sacrifice of Isaac Part 2 Genesis 22:12-19
A later name for Mount Moriah was the Temple
Mount, a term that is still used today to
designate this sacred site in Jerusalem where
Abraham offered Isaac, and where the First and
Second Temples stood. As Abraham prepared
to kill his son Isaac in sacrifice to the Lord, an
angel called to him, and Abraham was shown a
substitute sacrifice.
After he had offered the ram to the Lord,
Abraham was promised once more that his
descendants would be numerous. They would
also inhabit the cities of their enemies one day,
and prosper. All of this was given to Abraham
for his faithfulness and obedience, even in the
most trying of all situations. Abraham withheld
nothing from the Lord—not even his son who
was the fulfillment of God's promise after
twenty-five years of waiting.
It is easy to see why Mount Moriah is considered
sacred. Orthodox and Ultra-Orthodox Jews will
not step on the site of the Temple until it is
cleansed by offering the proper sacrifices in the
Third Temple that many believe Messiah will
build at His coming.
Study Questions
- God promised Abraham, "Through your
offspring all nations on earth will be blessed"
(v. 18). Why did God repeat this portion of His
original promise to Abraham in Genesis 12:3?
- Do you believe you will be rewarded
spiritually if you demonstrate trust in and
obedience to God, as Abraham did?
- What do you think Abraham must have told
his servants and his family about his incredible
experience on Mount Moriah?
- If God asked Abraham not to withhold even
his beloved son Isaac, what do you think God
wants from us today?
Something to Think About
Abraham was told that his descendants would outnumber even the stars in the sky. Perhaps the
Lord has a blessing that is equally amazing waiting for you if you too are faithful in the little
things of life, as well as in the big things. God is always faithful to reward genuine trust in Him,
no matter how small or large.
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