Day 7

Caravaggio - The Sacrifice of Isaac (1602)

A Sunday morning post will be short as well. As we read through the story of Abraham and Isaac on the mountain together there are many questions that arise, and more than this short space will allow. But don’t bypass the questions. This is the beauty of reading Scripture - it points us deeper and deeper into the heart of God.

Yet for now, reflect on these words from Hebrews 11:

17 By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises was in the act of offering up his only son, 18 of whom it was said, “Through Isaac shall your offspring be named.” 19 He considered that God was able even to raise him from the dead, from which, figuratively speaking, he did receive him back.

• What does this tell us about Abraham?

  • Consider Abraham’s previous interactions with the Lord, how did those enable Abraham to do what he did?

• How does this whole incident point us to God and the life and work of Jesus, culminating in his death on a Roman cross?

Philippe de Champaigne - Le sacrifice d’Isaac