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Genesis 22:5
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Manley Beasley
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- Adam Clarke
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Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
I and the lad will go and come again - How could Abraham consistently with truth say this, when he knew he was going to make his son a burnt-offering? The apostle answers for him: By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac - accounting that God was able to raise him up even from the dead, from whence also he received him in a figure, Heb 11:17, Heb 11:19. He knew that previously to the birth of Isaac both he and his wife were dead to all the purposes of procreation; that his birth was a kind of life from the dead; that the promise of God was most positive, In Isaac shall thy seed be called, Gen 21:12; that this promise could not fail; that it was his duty to obey the command of his Maker; and that it was as easy for God to restore him to life after he had been a burnt-offering, as it was for him to give him life in the beginning. Therefore he went fully purposed to offer his son, and yet confidently expecting to have him restored to life again. We will go yonder and worship - perform a solemn act of devotion which God requires, and come again to you.
Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary
When in sight of the distant mountain, Abraham left the servants behind with the ass, that he might perform the last and hardest part of the journey alone with Isaac, and, as he said to the servants, "worship yonder and then return." The servants were not to see what would take place there; for they could not understand this "worship," and the issue even to him, notwithstanding his saying "we will come again to you," was still involved in the deepest obscurity. This last part of the journey is circumstantially described in Gen 22:6-8, to show how strong a conflict every step produced in the paternal heart of the patriarch. They go both together, he with the fire and the knife in his hand, and his son with the wood for the sacrifice upon his shoulder. Isaac asks his father, where is the lamb for the burnt-offering; and the father replies, not "Thou wilt be it, my son," but "God (Elohim without the article - God as the all-pervading supreme power) will provide it;" for he will not and cannot yet communicate the divine command to his son. Non vult filium macerare longa cruce et tentatione (Luther).
John Gill Bible Commentary
And Abraham said unto the young men, abide you here with the ass,.... At the place from whence he had his first sight of Mount Moriah: he chose not to take his two servants with him, lest when they saw him binding his son, and going about to sacrifice him, they should lay hold upon him, and restrain him from doing it; and to prevent this he takes this precaution, which shows how fully intent he was to yield obedience to the divine precept: and I and the lad will go yonder and worship; pointing to the place where the signal was, but whether they saw it or no is not certain: the Jews say (z) Isaac did see it, but they did not; however, Abraham made them to understand that he was going to one of the mountains which were in sight, and there worship God by offering sacrifice to him. Isaac is here called a "lad"; of what age he was at this time; see Gill on Gen 22:2; and he might be at the largest number of years there mentioned, and yet be so called, since Joshua the son of Nun has this appellation when he was fifty six years of age, Exo 33:11, and come again to you, both he and Isaac; this he said under a spirit of prophecy, as Jarchi thinks, or in the faith of Isaac's resurrection from the dead, Heb 11:19. (z) Bereshit Rabba (sect. 56. fol. 49. 2, 3.) and Pirke Eliezer, ut supra. (c. 31.)
Tyndale Open Study Notes
22:5 We will worship there, and then we will come (or We will worship there so that we may come back): Abraham’s amazing statement makes us wonder what he was thinking. Abraham knew that God had planned the future of the covenant around Isaac and that God wanted him to sacrifice Isaac. He could not reconcile these things in his mind; he could only do what God commanded him to do, and leave the future to God (cp. Heb 11:17-19).
Genesis 22:5
The Offering of Isaac
4On the third day Abraham looked up and saw the place in the distance.5“Stay here with the donkey,” Abraham told his servants. “The boy and I will go over there to worship, and then we will return to you.”
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The Prayer of Faith
By Manley Beasley3.1K56:47FaithGEN 22:5EXO 14:13MAT 21:21MRK 11:20ACT 8:30ROM 10:8JAS 1:6In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for believers to learn how to overcome the devil's influence in their lives. He highlights the lack of spiritual understanding and the inability to bind the devil in the church today. The preacher shares a personal testimony of witnessing the power of prayer and faith in action, leading to the salvation of many individuals. He references Mark 11, where Jesus teaches about the power of speaking to mountains and having faith without doubt. The sermon concludes with a call to trust in God's word and to actively participate in spreading the gospel.
(Through the Bible) Exodus 1-5
By Chuck Smith1.8K1:23:21ExpositionalGEN 50:26EXO 2:15EXO 4:1EXO 4:10In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that God is not just a passive observer of our struggles and suffering. He takes action to deliver His people from their hardships. The preacher also highlights the importance of not getting too attached to material possessions, as they can easily be taken away. Instead, our focus should be on the things of the Spirit and God's eternal kingdom. The sermon references the story of Moses and the Israelites in Egypt, where they faced oppression and hardship, but ultimately God delivered them.
When God Is Everything
By Zac Poonen9321:07:57GEN 22:5
This sermon emphasizes the importance of true worship, which involves offering everything to God, denying oneself, and making Jesus the center of one's life. It challenges believers to be maximum Christians, willing to give their all for God, and to prioritize worshiping God in spirit and truth over external rituals or songs. The speaker shares personal experiences and insights on living a life of worship and service to God, focusing on the eternal perspective of being with Jesus in heaven.
Worship, Our Highest Calling
By David Ravenhill461:12:49Surrender to GodWorshipGEN 22:51CH 16:29PSA 29:2PSA 99:5ISA 29:13MAT 4:10JHN 4:24ROM 12:1COL 3:23HEB 13:15David Ravenhill emphasizes the profound calling of worship, which he believes surpasses all other roles in the church. He explores seven facets of worship, including its priority, person, provision, picture, price, posture, and power, stressing that true worship is an unreserved giving of oneself to God. Ravenhill argues that worship is not limited to music but is a lifestyle of surrender and devotion to God, reflecting a heart fully committed to Him. He highlights the importance of engaging the mind, emotions, and will in worship, and concludes that God seeks true worshippers who will worship Him in spirit and truth.
Leaning on the Beloved.
By Andrew Bonar0Trust in GodFaithGEN 22:5PSA 27:8SNG 8:5MAT 15:28MRK 11:24LUK 7:9JHN 14:13ROM 4:20HEB 11:1JAS 1:6Andrew Bonar emphasizes the importance of leaning on Christ through faith, distinguishing it from self-reliance. He illustrates that faith can thrive even in the absence of explicit promises, as seen in the examples of the Syro-Phoenician woman and the centurion, whose confidence in Jesus led to miraculous outcomes. Bonar encourages believers to trust in God's graciousness rather than solely His faithfulness, highlighting that such faith brings joy to Christ. He reminds us that while we may not always have a specific promise to claim, our faith can still be effective in prayer for ourselves and others. Ultimately, Bonar calls believers to actively engage their faith, trusting in God's character and His ability to respond to our needs.
The Heart of Worship
By Keith Malcomson0GEN 22:52SA 12:20JOB 1:20DAN 3:17MAT 15:22JHN 4:22REV 11:15Keith Malcomson emphasizes the importance of true worship, contrasting it with the contemporary worship culture that lacks depth and true submission to God. He highlights examples of true worship from the Bible, such as Job's response to tragedy, David's submission in times of grief, Abraham's obedience in sacrificing his son, and the humility displayed by individuals like the woman washing Jesus' feet. True worship involves acknowledging God's nature, attributes, and claims, and it will be tested in times of trial and fire, revealing its authenticity.
- Adam Clarke
- Keil-Delitzsch
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
I and the lad will go and come again - How could Abraham consistently with truth say this, when he knew he was going to make his son a burnt-offering? The apostle answers for him: By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac - accounting that God was able to raise him up even from the dead, from whence also he received him in a figure, Heb 11:17, Heb 11:19. He knew that previously to the birth of Isaac both he and his wife were dead to all the purposes of procreation; that his birth was a kind of life from the dead; that the promise of God was most positive, In Isaac shall thy seed be called, Gen 21:12; that this promise could not fail; that it was his duty to obey the command of his Maker; and that it was as easy for God to restore him to life after he had been a burnt-offering, as it was for him to give him life in the beginning. Therefore he went fully purposed to offer his son, and yet confidently expecting to have him restored to life again. We will go yonder and worship - perform a solemn act of devotion which God requires, and come again to you.
Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary
When in sight of the distant mountain, Abraham left the servants behind with the ass, that he might perform the last and hardest part of the journey alone with Isaac, and, as he said to the servants, "worship yonder and then return." The servants were not to see what would take place there; for they could not understand this "worship," and the issue even to him, notwithstanding his saying "we will come again to you," was still involved in the deepest obscurity. This last part of the journey is circumstantially described in Gen 22:6-8, to show how strong a conflict every step produced in the paternal heart of the patriarch. They go both together, he with the fire and the knife in his hand, and his son with the wood for the sacrifice upon his shoulder. Isaac asks his father, where is the lamb for the burnt-offering; and the father replies, not "Thou wilt be it, my son," but "God (Elohim without the article - God as the all-pervading supreme power) will provide it;" for he will not and cannot yet communicate the divine command to his son. Non vult filium macerare longa cruce et tentatione (Luther).
John Gill Bible Commentary
And Abraham said unto the young men, abide you here with the ass,.... At the place from whence he had his first sight of Mount Moriah: he chose not to take his two servants with him, lest when they saw him binding his son, and going about to sacrifice him, they should lay hold upon him, and restrain him from doing it; and to prevent this he takes this precaution, which shows how fully intent he was to yield obedience to the divine precept: and I and the lad will go yonder and worship; pointing to the place where the signal was, but whether they saw it or no is not certain: the Jews say (z) Isaac did see it, but they did not; however, Abraham made them to understand that he was going to one of the mountains which were in sight, and there worship God by offering sacrifice to him. Isaac is here called a "lad"; of what age he was at this time; see Gill on Gen 22:2; and he might be at the largest number of years there mentioned, and yet be so called, since Joshua the son of Nun has this appellation when he was fifty six years of age, Exo 33:11, and come again to you, both he and Isaac; this he said under a spirit of prophecy, as Jarchi thinks, or in the faith of Isaac's resurrection from the dead, Heb 11:19. (z) Bereshit Rabba (sect. 56. fol. 49. 2, 3.) and Pirke Eliezer, ut supra. (c. 31.)
Tyndale Open Study Notes
22:5 We will worship there, and then we will come (or We will worship there so that we may come back): Abraham’s amazing statement makes us wonder what he was thinking. Abraham knew that God had planned the future of the covenant around Isaac and that God wanted him to sacrifice Isaac. He could not reconcile these things in his mind; he could only do what God commanded him to do, and leave the future to God (cp. Heb 11:17-19).