Knowing God (Gen 22:1-19)
Knowing God (Gen 22:1-19) Tony Tan. 1 July 2016 1. His “Perfecting of Abraham” Tearing Down: • Surrender (relinquish control) • Obedience (give in to God’s will) • Sacrifice • Ruthless Trust and Faith Building Up: • Destiny & Calling (deep wounds to make possible a great destiny) • Liberation (freedom from entanglements of the world) • Blessing (blessedness of possessing nothing & being God God’s precious possession) • Transformation • Character (depth, spirituality) 2. His Maturing of Isaac • Obedience • Submission • Suffering • Worship • Sacrifice 3. Lessons on Parenting • Lead by example • Transparency & vulnerability • Sharing pain & uncertainty • Mentoring • Modelling Faith • Releasing children to God • “Cleansed” affection – children cannot take place of God in our hearts 4. The Heart of God • He Provides extravagantly (Jehovah Jireh) o Sacrificial giving of His only Son o Unconditional love (AGAPE) o Object lesion on sacrifice of...