Easter: God The Father And Abraham: Sons Becoming A Sacrifice Series

This brings me to my last easter egg, and it is a promise in a covenant.

For those who do not know a covenant, it is this: In biblical times, covenants were typically made between two parties. They were often sealed with a sacrifice or a meal and included promises and obligations for both parties. In the context of the Bible, God initiates the covenants, and he sets the terms of the agreement. Humans are invited to respond in faith and obedience.

In Genesis 17, we read about God's covenant with Abraham. God promised to bless him and his descendants, to give them a land of their own, and to be their God. This covenant was a promise of love and faithfulness God made with his people.

Similarly, Jesus made a covenant with his disciples at the Last Supper. Luke 22:20 says, "In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, 'This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.'" Jesus' covenant was a promise of salvation and eternal life. It was a promise of forgiveness and reconciliation with God.

God's covenant with Abraham and Jesus' covenant with his disciples show us that God is a faithful God who keeps his promises. He provides for his people, loves them, and is always with them. These covenants also show us that God's love and grace are available to all who believe and trust in Him.

As we think about the covenant, let us remember the promises of God. Let us remember that he is a faithful God who keeps his promises. Let us trust in His love and provision for us. And let us also remember that the new covenant in Jesus' blood is available to us all. May we receive God's love and grace with open hearts and live our lives in response to his covenant of love.

Faith is a key component of the Christian life. Through faith, we come to know God and receive his grace. Today, I want to talk about the faith of Abraham and how it can inspire us in our own faith journey.

In Hebrews 11, we read about the faith of Abraham. Verse 1 says, "Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." Abraham had faith in God's promises, even though he couldn't see them yet. He trusted that God would fulfil his promises, even when it seemed impossible.

Abraham's faith was tested when God asked him to offer his son Isaac as a sacrifice. But even during this challenging situation, Abraham's faith remained strong. He believed that God would provide a way out and trust in God's goodness and faithfulness. We need to do the same we believe that Jesus has risen today. We did not physically see the resurrection, and to be honest. We would have been like the disciples and would not have believed.

So what does this faith look like? Well, let me give you this example.

Imagine a tightrope walker, high up in the air, balancing on a thin rope. This requires incredible faith and trust in their abilities and equipment. But what if the tightrope walker was blindfolded? That would require even more faith and trust. They couldn't see the rope's end or the platform they were trying to reach. All they could do was trust that the rope was secure and that they could make it to the other side.