Groundbreaking Faith (David Gore • Genesis 22:1-14)

In the time of Abraham, there was nothing remarkable about a father going up a mount to sacrifice his first born. Archeological research indicates the religious practice of infant sacrifice was virtually universal in that day. The remarkable part of this story is that Abraham does NOT sacrifice Isaac. In the culture of his day this would be tantamount to putting the whole community at risk. It was a bold and outrageous move of faith by Abraham. Today we live in the cultural heritage of Abraham’s remarkable faith. I am so thankful Abraham heard the voice of God calling him to bring an end to this evil practice. I wonder what evil God is calling us to bring an end to?