THE LAMB OF GOD (GENESIS
22:12-14)
David R. Mc Donald Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834
INTRODUCTION:
A. Abraham was tested by God.
1. God called Abraham to offer Isaac as a sacrifice (Genesis 22:2).
2. Abraham was willing to obey God (Genesis 22:10-11).
3. God provided a lamb for Abraham (Genesis 22:13).
B. God provides a lamb for us today
in Jesus.
1. God will test our faith as He did Abraham.
2. God provides us a lamb in Jesus (John 1:29).
1. THE SAVING FAITH OF ABRAHAM (GENESIS 22:12-14).
A. Abraham's actions prove his faith
was real.
1. God knew that Abraham feared Him (Genesis 22:12).
2. Abraham believed God could raise Isaac from the dead (Hebrews 11:19).
B. In (Genesis 22:13) we see the lamb
God provided for Abraham.
1. God praises God for the sacrifice he was given (Genesis 22:14).
2. God always provides the sacrifice.
3.Abraham took advantage of the sacrifice that God provided.
2. THE LAMB GOD PROVIDES FOR US (JOHN 1:29).
A. Jesus is the lamb provided for us.
1. John introduced Jesus as the lamb provided for us (John 1:29).
2. Jesus is our sacrificial lamb (1 Peter 1:18-19).
B. We need to take advantage of the
lamb God has provided for us.
1. Jesus is the only place we find salvation (Acts 4:12).
2. Jesus bore our sins (1 Peter 2:24).
CONCLUSION:
A. We need a faith like that of
Abraham.
1. Our faith should be like that of Abraham (Romans 4:23-25).
2. God has provided a sacrificial lamb for you.
B. What will you do with the lamb God
has provided?