Tag: Akeidah – Binding of Isaac

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‘Here I am’: Responding to Heaven’s call to bring Light to the nations (Genesis 22; Isaiah 33; Matthew 27)

An Adobe Firefly AI palette knife style oil painting painting image shows a dark room filled with faceless people. A spotlight shines on a teen boy with his hand raised. Text says, "Here I am! Responding to Heaven's call to bring Light to the nations. (Genesis 22; Isaiah 33; Matthew 27)."

Sacrifice, provision, and redemption intertwine in Genesis 22 and parallel passages in Isaiah 33 and Matthew 27. From the עקדה Akeidah (the Binding of Isaac) to the ultimate sacrifice of the Messiah, we see a tapestry of faith-trust and the transformative power of trials. Discerning the unseen, responding to the call and embracing shalom amidst chaos — this study invites us to cultivate vision, endurance, and a deeper understanding of the God who sees, provides, and redeems. May we answer the summons of Heaven the way Abraham and Isaac did — הִנֵּנִי hineini (“here I am”).

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From Binding to Blessing: Tracing the Redemptive Arc of Genesis 22

A split-image collage illustrating the biblical parallels between the Binding of Isaac and the Arrest of Jesus. On the left, Isaac is depicted in a white robe, his hands bound with rope, with a solemn expression, symbolizing submission to God's will. Behind him, Abraham and other figures observe the moment. A golden light surrounds Isaac, signifying divine presence. On the right, Jesus (Yeshua) is portrayed in a red robe, his hands also bound with rope, mirroring Isaac's posture. His face reflects solemn acceptance as soldiers and onlookers surround him in the background. A similar golden light shines behind him, visually linking the two scenes. The text overlay reads, "From Binding to Blessing: Tracing the Redemptive Arc of Genesis 22," and a logo for "hallel.info" is present in the bottom left corner.

Abraham is put to another test — the most difficult test of all. Will Abraham give up the “son of the promise” the only son of his beloved Sarah? This event profoundly affects both Abraham and Isaac for the rest of their lives.