memorize god’s word
write Genesis 22:8
And Abraham said, “My son, God will provide for Himself the lamb for a burnt offering.” So the two of them went together.
Abraham Faces His Greatest Test
Now it came to pass after these things that God tested Abraham, and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” Genesis 22:1
The Hebrew word Nissah, translated here as tested, means to “prove the quality of” not “to entice to do wrong.”
God tests, He doesn’t tempt.
Read and Reflect
James 1:13-18 13 Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. 14 But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. 15 Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death.
16 Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. 18 Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures.
*Where does James say temptation comes from?
*Read verse 17 & 18 again, in light of this verse, how might that have shaped Abrahams ability to act in obedience concerning God’s command in verse 2 of our reading today?
*How should it shape our obedience when we are tested?
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Thanksgiving & Gratitude
“I will praise God’s name in song and glorify Him with thanksgiving.” Psalm 79:13
James 1:17 says “every good gift and every perfect gift is from above…” meditate on that everyday leading up to Thanksgiving. Speak words of gratitude and praise to the Father of lights! Glorify His most worthy name!