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Abraham: An example of hope and trust in God, part 2

A digital graphic features a man in traditional Middle Eastern attire sitting on the desert sand at sunset, gazing at the starry sky. A palm tree stands to his right, silhouetted against the twilight. The Milky Way stretches across the sky. Overlaying the image is text in large, bold, blue-gray font that reads: "Abraham: An example of hope and trust in God part 2" with "Genesis 17-23" below it. The scene evokes a sense of reflection and faith.

This is a review of 11 examples of Abraham’s faith in God in Genesis 17-23. It culminates in his trusting God to resurrect the son of the promise, Yitskhak (Isaac), and in buying property in the Land to bury those also trusting in God to resurrect them.

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Genesis 22:1-9: God tests Abraham and Yitskhak on Mt. Moriah

An illustration of Abraham and Yitskhak walking toward Mount Moriah, accompanied by a donkey carrying firewood. Abraham, an elderly man with a white beard, wears a brown robe and head covering, while Yitskhak, a younger man, wears a simple white robe. The background features a desert landscape with palm trees. The image includes bold text that reads, "God tests Abraham and Yitskhak on Mt. Moriah – Genesis 22:1-9." The artwork has a warm, sepia-toned color palette with a hand-drawn, biblical illustration style.

The binding of Yitskhak was more of a test of our belief than it was for Abraham or Yitskhak (Isaac). It’s also a “shadow” of the suffering in Gethsemane of the ultimate “one and only son,” Yeshua the Mashiakh (Jesus the Christ).

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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.

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Who is Malakh YHWH (the Angel of the LORD)?

A common perception of an “angel” is a cute winged chubby baby, something as innocuous as a fairy, or a passive messenger. “The angel of the LORD” — Malakh YHWH in Hebrew — is a quite different figure that shows up throughout the Bible with massive power and authority. Who is he?