Abraham, Isaac and Jasher: The Story of a Son Loving a Father

To many, the account of Abraham offering up Isaac to God in Genesis 22 is one of the hardest stories in the Bible to read and comprehend.  You don’t have to be a parent to feel the anguish Abraham must have felt, to question how he could attempt such a heartbreaking act, and even to doubt the goodness of God.

In addition to the emotion it raises, there are several unanswered logical mysteries as well.  What did Abraham tell Isaac they were doing?  Was Isaac really that gullible?  The fact that Abraham had Isaac carry the wood up the mountain indicates that Isaac was stronger than Abraham.  How did Abraham wrestle him onto the altar?  Furthermore, the surrounding information indicates Isaac would’ve been an adult, probably near 37 years old.  Just how did Abraham get him to go along with this preposterous plan?  There are enough holes in the report to make us wonder if we’re really hearing the whole story.  (more…)

February 7, 2013 | Categories: Atonement, God's Character, God's Will, God’s Love, Jesus, Obedience, Sacrifices, Submission, Yeshua, Yeshua’s death | Tags: 1 Peter 4, 2 Samuel 1, Abraham, aikeda, Genesis 22, God’s emotion, Hebrews 12, Isaac, Jasher, Joshua 10, The binding of Isaac | Leave a comment