Northpoint Church
March 6th, 2022
Biblical Worship of God
Locations & Times
Northpoint Church
988 W Ontario Ave, Corona, CA 92882, USA
Sunday 9:00 AM
Sunday 10:45 AM
In-person and Virtual Services
We are honoring the guidance provided by local, regional, and national authorities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, we are allowed to gather in person inside our Worship Center. We do so at <b>9:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings</b>. We also live are streaming that service <b>on Facebook and YouTube (Find links below.) </b> While we are physically distant, we are socially and spiritually connecting through the technological platforms available to us!
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<b>Stay Connected with the Northpoint Family.</b> We all ache to gather again. Being separated is tough, but during stressful times, it is even harder not to have face to face fellowship and the strength that comes from physically being together. Even so, we can still connect with each other. One way is to fill out the new confidential NP Care Card (See link below.). Once submitted, the card will be reviewed by the Northpoint Care Team. If you so indicate on the card, someone from the team will contact you.
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Genesis 22
Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor
Overview: The Lord tests Abraham by calling him to offer his son, Isaac, as a burnt offering at a place yet to be revealed. Although he has questioned God before, Abraham accepts this call without protest and without delay. After gathering the necessary elements for the sacrifice, Abraham locates the mountain and begins the ascent with Isaac, who inquires about the absence of a lamb. Abraham’s response is a statement of faith, believing as he does that God will provide. The jarring scene of Abraham raising the knife to slaughter his son is interrupted by the angel of the Lord, who brings the time of testing to its desired completion. A ram is then provided, which dies in Isaac’s stead. The episode concludes with a renewed promise of blessing through Abraham to his descendants and for all the world. This familiar promise, coupled with Abraham’s unwavering resolve, gives added relevance to us today in light of the sacrificial death of God’s own Son.
1. What does it mean for God to test someone? How is His testing different from the devil’s temptations? What do we pray for when we ask the Lord to “lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil” (Matthew 6:13)? See also James 1:12-15 for further insight.
2. Why does God test us when He already knows the thoughts of our hearts and the outcome of our actions? How does our obedience to the Lord encourage the faith of others? What if we had no examples of the obedience of people like Abraham?
3. Why do you think the text is silent on Abraham’s thoughts or feelings regarding the call to sacrifice Isaac? What do you suppose he said to Sarah? How do you internalize God’s call to obedience in your life, especially when He calls you to let go of things you love?
4. What elements of faith do you find in Abraham’s actions and words? How did he know where to go to make the sacrifice? How did he know a “lamb” would be provided? How did he know that he and Isaac would return? How important is faith when it comes to following the Lord without knowing the exact outcome? Are you walking by faith? See Hebrews 11:17-19 for further insight.
5. How does this episode help us to understand the blessings promised to Abraham in a new light? What do we learn from this text that points us to Jesus and His sacrifice on the cross? Are you able to say that God’s love for you is the greatest blessing in your life? See Romans 8:31-35 for further insight.
For Further Reading
<b>D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, <i>Love So Amazing: Expositions of Colossians 1</i> (Baker Books, 1995)</b><br>
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