The Father's Perspective

Series: Genesis

The Father's Perspective

July 29, 2018 | Jeff Thompson

Passage: Genesis 21:22-22:24

There aren't many more shocking and disturbing accounts in the Bible than God asking Abraham to sacrifice his only son, Isaac. So, what's really going on in this strange tale?

Dive deep as we discover the incredible truth layered in Genesis 22.

Series Information

Our study of the Book of Genesis will take us through some of life's biggest questions, like:

- Why are we here?

- Why is anything here?

- What is the meaning of life?

- Why is there chaos in the world?

A book of "firsts", this fascinating series will grow your understanding of God and yourself in ways that will forever change the way you perceive the world around you.

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January 21, 2018

Let There Be Light

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January 28, 2018

Days 2 & 3

As God unfolds the second and third days of the Creation Week, we'll...

February 25, 2018

Creation & Science

As we move through days 4 and 5 of creation, we'll take some time to...

March 04, 2018

Our Beginning

As we wrap up day 6 and chapter 1 of Genesis, we'll explore some more...

March 25, 2018

How We Fell

Why do we live in a world full of violence, suffering, and pain? Where...

April 01, 2018

2 Paths

As the tragic story of Cain and Abel unfolds, the Lord presents 2 paths...

April 08, 2018

God's Plan

Chapter 5 takes us back to the first wedding ceremony, with God Himself...

April 15, 2018

The Days Of Noah

In one of the strangest chapters in the Bible, we are told the real...

April 22, 2018

The Flood

As the Great Flood destroys the earth, the entire future of planet...

April 29, 2018

The New World

As the Flood recedes, a new world is revealed and Noah teaches us about...

May 13, 2018

Nimrod & Babylon

Genesis 10 reveals the tragic generational fallout of Ham's sin from...

May 27, 2018

Growing In Faith

As Abram's faith grows, we see it transform his into a man of courage...

June 03, 2018

The Covenant Keeper

The greatest hope we have is that our salvation and future were...

June 17, 2018

Cut It Out

As we make our way along the journey of faith, we'll inevitably reach a...

June 24, 2018

Too Wonderful

In this encouraging chapter, we're reminded just how wonderful our God...

July 01, 2018

The Days Of Lot

As we reach one of the strangest and most controversial chapters of the...

July 08, 2018

Grace To Cover A Lot

As we examine the train wreck of Lot's life that is laid out in Genesis...

July 15, 2018

The Old Pathways

After 25 years or miracles and God's favour, Abraham effortlessly slips...

July 22, 2018

Flesh vs. Spirit

As the birth of Abraham's long-awaited son, Isaac, finally arrives, we...

August 19, 2018

Experiencing God

As Abraham, the Father of Faith, reaches the end of his earthly life...

September 09, 2018

Family Matters

As Jacob and Esau's relationship heads toward disaster, we given some...

September 16, 2018

Time To Move

Sometimes the only way God can get us to move is by giving us no other...

September 23, 2018

Sowing And Reaping

Jacob, our resident trickster, finds himself deceived by his own uncle...

September 30, 2018

Misplaced Hope

In this study we're reminded that everybody looks to something for hope...

October 07, 2018

A Quick Exit

As his situation sours, Jacob has to make a move. And as he does, we...

October 14, 2018

Pain And Prayer

As Jacob wrestles with confronting his brother, Esau, after 20 years...

November 04, 2018

Joseph & Jesus

As we begin studying Joseph, it quickly becomes apparent that his life...

November 18, 2018

Trust The Process

Just as Joseph's influence and reputation are growing to amazing...

December 02, 2018

A Glorious Secret

As improbable as Joseph's rise to the throne in Egypt was, even more...

December 09, 2018

The Breaking Point

As Joseph continues orchestrating events and testing his brothers, they...

December 16, 2018

Reunited

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January 13, 2019

A Good Ending

As the lives of Jacob and Joseph come to and end, we are given an...