Genesis 17, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31, 35
Rebekah goes to Isaac
Isaac was the son of promise. The Lord
speaking to Abraham had promised him, as many as the stars in the sky and as
many as the sands on the desert floor would be the number of his descendants.
Abraham was given this promise when he was an old, old man. Would the Lord keep
his promise? With the arrival of Isaac
the promise was being fulfilled.
The life of Isaac foreshadows what
Jesus will do in His life. As we examine
the life of Isaac, we will have a deeper appreciation for what Jesus has
accomplished for us in His life, suffering, death and resurrection. According to Geneses 22 Isaac was a son of
promise as Jesus is the Father’s only begotten Son. (John 3:16) As Abraham was
willing to sacrifice Isaac on Mt. Moriah Jesus was sacrificed on the cross of
Mt. Calvary in Jerusalem. As Isaac was considered dead by his father Jesus was
dead for three days according to 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; as Isaac carried wood
for his own sacrifice Jesus bore His own cross. (John 19:17-18) As Isaac
submitted willingly to his earthly father, Jesus submitted willingly to His
heavenly father. (Matthew 26:39) As Isaac was raised from the altar, his life
spared by the power of God Jesus was raised from the dead by the power of God.
(Romans 6:4) In short, Isaac is a type
of Christ. As we examine and understand his life and faith, we will gain a
greater appreciation for the life we have in Christ. The experiences Isaac
lived are greater lived out in the life of Jesus our Savior.
Blessed
Lord, You have caused all Holy Scripture to be written for our learning. Grant
that we may so heart them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them that, by
patience and comfort of Your holy Word, we may embrace and ever hold fast the
blessed hope of everlasting life; through Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Schnorr von Carolsfeld Woodcut used with
permission © WELS
Halley’s
Bible Handbook An Abbreviated Bible Commentary Twenty-Third Edition, © 1962
Zondervan Grand Rapids
Collect for Grace to receive the Word, Lutheran Service Book © 2006
Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis
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