Genesis 22:8 And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering: so they went both of them together. This incident shows us in what lies the value of that sacrifice, and with what feelings we should regard it. I. THE SACRIFICE WHICH GOD APPROVES MUST RE OF HIS OWN APPOINTING. II. THE SACRIFICE WHICH GOD HAS PROVIDED IS SUPREMELY WORTHY OF ACCEPTANCE, AND GRACIOUSLY SUITED TO OUR CONDITION. 1. It has reconciled us to God. 2. It has procured the forgiveness of sins. 3. It opens the way to endless bliss. III. THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE SACRIFICE GOD HAS PROVIDED IS THE TURNING POINT OF A MAN'S SPIRITUAL HISTORY. 1. It includes all the rest — repentance, faith, love, obedience. 2. It gives efficiency to all the rest. 3. It is the true test of spiritual character. Parallel Verses KJV: And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering: so they went both of them together. |
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