Scripture to Read: Genesis 22:15-24
The awesome truth of Genesis 22 is knowing that this story gives us a beautiful picture of our Lord Jesus Christ being the sacrifice God has provided for each one of us. God demands a blood sacrifice for our sins to be cleansed from our sins. Christ is the only One who could be that perfect sacrifice for ALL mankind. Jesus was provided on our behalf by God the Father. Because Christ is our perfect sacrifice for all sin, anyone who places their faith in Him alone as their Lord and Savior is completely forgiven by God of ALL sin. God also gives each believer in Christ a brand new life forever. As we read Genesis 22:15-19, Abraham was reminded by our Lord, one more time, of His promise to multiply Abraham’s seed. When God says, in Genesis 22:18, “In your seed all the nations of the earth shall be blessed,” we know from Galatians 3:16, “Now the promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. He does not say, “And to seeds,” as referring to many, but rather to one, “And to your seed,” that is, Christ” that this is a reference to our Lord Jesus Christ. God the Father’s plan has ALWAYS been to supply the ultimate sacrifice for our sin through His Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. May we always remember that just as God provided the ram for Abraham and Isaac, He provided His only Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, as our sacrifice, through whom all of God’s promises are fulfilled (2 Corinthians 1:19-20).
Challenge & Application
1. What did God teach you today about His provision for ALL sin for ALL mankind?
2. How are you sharing with others the beautiful news of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!