Session 1

A Substitute

Genesis 22:1-14

Memory Verse: Genesis 22:8

God provides the means for salvation.

Prior to the session:

• Pack Item 2 (Poster: Outline of Genesis 20-50)
• Pack Item 3 (Poster: The Patriarchs)

ENGAGE

encourage adults to suggest what the words have in common.

assess, evaluate, rate, examine, and test.

(Note: All of them indicate that something is being compared to measured by a particular standard.)

Ask:

• How do you usually feel before, during, and after a test or evaluation?

Explain:

the Bible reveals how God uses tests to stretch us and help us mature in our faith.

Highlight verses about tests, such as

Job 23:10;
"But He knows the way I take;
"When He has tried me, I shall come forth as gold.

Zechariah 13:9;
"And I will bring the third part through the fire,
Refine them as silver is refined,
And test them as gold is tested
They will call on My name,
And I will answer them;
I will say, 'They are My people,'
And they will say, 'The LORD is my God.'"

Romans 5:3-4;
3 And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations,
knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance;
4 and perseverance, proven character;
and proven character, hope;

James 1:2-4.

2 Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials,
3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.

4 And let endurance have its perfect result,
so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

Discuss:

• How should believers respond to God when He tests them? (PSG, p. 10)

Transition:

Today, we continue our study in Genesis
as Abraham faced the unfathomable test of sacrificing his only son.

During the session, focus on
how God provided for Abraham and Isaac and
how He offers the means for salvation to us as we respond with faith and obedience.