Daily Readings (Page 264)

Write down a few ways this episode in Abraham’s life can teach you about growing in faith.

What do you think is the significance of God swearing by Himself?

What do you think was the significance of God providing the lamb?

What was Abraham’s answer to Isaac’s question? What does this tell us about his faith?

How did Abraham show his willingness to obey God despite this difficult situation? How far are you willing to go for God?

 Think back on God’s promise of Isaac (see Genesis 18). List the reasons why it would be hard for Abraham to submit to God’s demands.

What characteristics of God are declared in these verses? Recount the moments when you have experienced these characteristics of God.

Compare and contrast this reality of the wicked to their ‘appearance’ seen in vv3-12.

What are the attitudes the Psalmist displayed in these verses? At which point did his attitude change?

How did the Psalmist describe the wicked?