Thursday, February 14, 2008

Abraham Willingness to Sacrifice Isaac

Yes, I think that Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac was a requirement for establishing the covenant with God because it reflected a trust/confidence in God that Adam and Eve lacked when they disobeyed and ate of the fruit of Tree of Knowledge. It was a gesture of submission, and of supreme generosity, on the part of Abraham. This act reflects a willingness in Abraham to hold his part of a Covenantal relationship with God for the benefit of His chosen people.