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Satan’s work is to condemn and destroy, to take away man’s liberty and destroy his life. Transgression always leads men to act as Satan’s agents, to carry out his purposes against God and righteousness. In Nazareth Christ announced that His work was to restore and uplift, to bring peace and happiness. He came to this world to represent the Father, and He revealed His divine power by giving life to the dead, by restoring the sick and suffering to soundness and health. He was in this world as the tree of life. Satan is at war with Christ, the divine Restorer.
ST March 21, 1900, par. 13-15
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A24 Abraham and the Abomination that Desolates

Part of series Agape

We conclude this series with one of the most challenging stories in the Bible. The story of Abraham and Isaac. How can God ask Abraham to sacrifice his son when God says the following

Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, Ten thousand rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, The fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? Micah 6:7

Why would God test Abraham in this way? The bond between parent and child is usually one of the most precious. What does this story tell us about God's character? Are we sure we understand it correctly. The thought that God commands his followers to sacrifice their children to test their loyalty appears barbaric to many when they first encounter this story. The truth is far more beautiful than most realise.

We thank you for watching this series and it is our prayer that you can see that God is completely loving and non-violent without the need to discard one statement of the Bible. May you see that God is truly a tender Father that never uses violence against His children. Praise to the Father and His Son.

 

Presented: Apr 10, 2020
Presenter: Gary Hullquist
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