Why did God command Abraham to sacrifice Isaac?
” Answer: Abraham had obeyed God many times in his walk with Him, but no test could have been more severe than the one in Genesis 22. God commanded, Take your son, your only son, Isaac, whom you love, and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering (Genesis 22:2a). This was an astounding request because Isaac was the son of promise. How did Abraham respond? With immediate obedience; early the next morning, Abraham started on his journey with two servants, a donkey and his beloved son Isaac, with firewood for the offering. His unquestioning obedience to Gods confusing command gave God the glory He deserves and is an example to us of how to glorify God. When we obey as Abraham did, trusting that Gods plan is the best possible scenario, we exalt His attributes and praise Him. Abrahams obedience in the face of this crushing command extolled Gods sovereign love, His trustworthiness, and His goodness, and it provided an example for us to follow. His faith in the God h
