Playlist: Abraham as Type of the Father (topic)
Abraham's Sacrifice (Part Two): Love Exemplified
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn Genesis 22, Abraham emerges as a profound type of the Father, reflecting the divine love and purpose of God for His Son. God emphasizes Abraham's love for Isaac, his promised son, as a human parallel to His own boundless love for His Son, the true Promised Seed. This narrative illustrates that while Abraham's affection is a …
Abraham's Sacrifice (Part Four): Providence Manifested
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn the narrative of Genesis 22, Abraham emerges as a profound type of the Father, reflecting the divine relationship between God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. The unity between Abraham and Isaac, as they walked together up the mount, mirrors the oneness of the Father and the Son. This shared path and purpose, evident in …
Abraham (Part Four)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughAbraham stands as a unique figure in biblical history, chosen by God to represent Him as a type of the Father. This distinction sets him apart, as no other individual in Scripture is directly identified in this manner. As a type, Abraham is not a perfect reflection but a shadow of the reality, illustrating spiritual truths …
Our Complete, Whole Burnt Offering
Sermonette by Bill OnisickOur patriarch Abraham, when God tested him by asking him to sacrifice Isaac, knew that God will provide regardless of the cost of the sacrifice.
Isaac
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe name Isaac—'laughter'—suggests his optimistic disposition, someone not afflicted by fear and doubt. Isaac serves as a type of Christ, honoring his father.
Absalom: A Study in Narcissism
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughProbably the biblical character best exemplifying the narcissistic personality is David's son, Absalom, clearly a spoiled son in a dysfunctional family.