sermonette: One God and One God Only
Abraham's Example of Putting God First
Mike Ford
Given 23-Sep-02; Sermon #FT02-05s; 22 minutes
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The account of Abraham offering Isaac emphasizes that God is a jealous God and will not tolerate any other gods. Furthermore, (1) God has a plan, (2) God will provide, and (3) our continued participation in the plan and receipt of blessings from God hinges on our having only one God. Isaac in this account becomes a type of Christ while Abraham becomes a type of God. Isaac had an implicit faith in his father, willingly submitted himself to be sacrificed. This test proved to God that Abraham had no other gods before God.