Today’s Reading: Genesis 22:1–18

Today we move forward in Abraham’s story. By this point God has changed his name, blessed him with a son through his wife Sarah (whose name was also changed), and continued to lead him step by step.

In this passage, Abraham hears God speak and responds with trust. God asks him to take Isaac—the very son God had promised, the child through whom God said He would bless the whole world—and offer him as a sacrifice on the mountain. This was a moment that tested Abraham’s faith in a deep and serious way.

As you read together, help your children notice two important truths:

1. Abraham was willing to obey because he trusted God completely.

Isaac was a gift from God, and Abraham showed his faith by being willing to give everything back to God.

2. God is our Provider.

Just when the story feels impossible, God intervenes. He stops Abraham and provides a ram in Isaac’s place. This shows us that while God wants our whole hearts and full devotion, He is not distant—He is close, caring, and faithful.

God provided for Adam and Eve.

 God provided for Abraham.

 And one day, God would provide for the whole world by sending His Son, Jesus.

You can ask your children the same heart question you ask each night:

“Who did God send Jesus for?”

 Encourage them to answer, “For me.”

 Help them feel the personal love behind God’s big rescue plan.

Jesus in this story:

Abraham was willing to offer his son, but God provided a ram instead. This points forward to Jesus—the perfect sacrifice God provided for all of us.

We can trust God to provide.

 We can always trust God.

Family Discussion Questions

• What does this story show us about trusting God, even when His plans are hard to understand?
• How is Jesus like the ram God provided on the mountain?
  (You can look together at John 1:29 and John 1:36, where Jesus is called the “Lamb of God.”)