(Genesis 22:1-14)

I. The narrative

A. God’s instruction (Genesis 22:1-2; 17:19)
B. Abraham’s submission (Gen. 22:3-10; Hebrews 11:17-19)
C. The Angel of the LORD’s intervention (Genesis 22:11-12)
D. The-LORD-Will-Provide (Genesis 22:13-14)

II. Examples of God’s provision

A. Using an evil act for a good result (Genesis 50:20; Romans 8:28)
B. Allowing “the poor and the stranger” the gleanings left behind (Deuteronomy 24:19; Ruth 2:3)
C. Feeding Elijah by way of the ravens (1 Kings 17:6)

III. How does the Lord provide for you today?

A. Physical needs (Matthew 6:25-34)
B. Spiritual needs (Eph. 2:19; Acts 2:42; Hebrews 10:24-25)
C. The ultimate, eternal need (Romans 6:3-11)