The Biblical Illustrator - Genesis 22:19
Genesis 22:19Abraham dwelt at BeershebaMan’s first hour in heaven, illustrated by the probable feelings of Abraham at Beersheba, immediately on his return from the offering up of IsaacI.ABRAHAM NOW AT BEERSHEBA HAD THE SATISFACTION OF HAVING PRACTICALLY RECOGNIZED GOD’S ABSOLUTE CLAIM UPON HIM. 1. An immense claim. 2. Yet righteous. II. ABRAHAM AT BEERSHEBA HAD THE SATISFACTION OF HAVING PURSUED THE PATH OF RECTITUDE THROUGH THE GREATEST TRIALS. 1. In relation to the period at which it... read more
Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 22:1-24
Genesis 22:1-18 . God did tempt Abraham, who had now attained the height of all his earthly joys; and seen in Isaac the long-suspended promises fulfilled. He saw nature aided by divine power in his birth, and in his conduct daily proofs of genius, of piety, and filial obedience. The lad everywhere accompanied his aged father, and gained on his affections, not less by his love of virtue than by his other engaging qualities, and hopeful indications of future greatness. In such circumstances... read more