Playlist: Isaac, Submission of (topic)
Isaac
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughIsaac, though overshadowed by his father Abraham, his son Jacob, and his grandson Joseph in the narrative of Genesis, emerges as a figure of profound greatness through his submission to God. Despite having the least written about him among the patriarchs, Isaac's life reveals a deep trust and faithful obedience. His outstanding …
Isaac and the Day of Small Things
Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)Isaac did not play what historians might judge to be a significant role on the world's stage, yet kept the faith, never despising the day of small things.
One God and One God Only
Sermonette by Mike FordIsaac's submission in Genesis 22 exemplifies the profound obedience and trust required to place God first in one's life. When Abraham, at 133 years old, was commanded by God to offer Isaac as a burnt offering, Isaac, likely a young man of significant strength, did not resist. Despite being bound and laid upon the altar by his …
The Providence of God (Part Six)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughA spiritual Israelite undergoes a metamorphosis in which his own self-centered will is broken so that God's creative work can be completed within him.