#106 – The Birth and Sacrifice of Isaac

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley look at Genesis 21-22 to discuss the birth and sacrifice of Isaac.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Is the Sara story a proto-Mary story?
• There is a sweet moment until the story is spoiled a bit by Sarah’s contempt isn’t it?
• How do we see the character of God in this story?
• How does God specifically care for Hagar?
• What is the significance of his treaty with Abimelech?
• This is the second significant call of Abraham to “go.”
• Why does God ask Abraham to do this? Isn’t this wrong?
• What does Abraham think is going to happen?
• Any concluding thoughts here?

Helpful Definitions:

• Inclusio: A literary device also known as an envelope structure, which consists of creating a frame by placing similar material at the beginning and end of a section.
• Christophany: An appearance of the Son of God before the incarnation.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Genesis 21-22, Genesis 16:7, Genesis 12:1-3, 2 Chronicles 3:1, Hebrews 11:19, Isaiah 6, Galatians 3
• Knowing Faith Genesis Episodes
• “Fear and Trembling” by Søren Kierkegaard

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