Holding on can lead to missed blessings.

Hebrews 11:17-19

It was by faith that Abraham offered Isaac as a sacrifice when God was testing him. Abraham, who had received God’s promises, was ready to sacrifice his only son, Isaac, even though God had told him, “Isaac is the son through whom your descendants will be counted.” Abraham reasoned that if Isaac died, God was able to bring him back to life again. And in a sense, Abraham did receive his son back from the dead.

Genesis 22

1. Holding on to the thing you love dearly.
   1. Your Son
   2. Your Only Son
   3. Whom you love
2. Faith believes and leaves the plan to God.
   1. God promised a great name through Isaac
   2. God commanded Abraham to put his son on the altar.
3. Not withholding even your son.
   1. Because of Obedience
   2. I will certainly bless you.

Abraham offered his son.                                                     The Father offered his Son.

Isaac carried the wood.                                                         Jesus carried his wood.

Isaac was laid on the altar.                                                   Jesus was nailed our altar.

Abraham was going to give his son.                                    The Father gave his only Son.

The ram was provided in the place of Isaac.                      Christ’s death provided an escape for you and I.

Abraham came back with his son                                        Jesus came back from the dead.

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