5:16 Podcast
A media production of Community Bible Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. A church dedicated as a Community of Christ to reach the Community for Christ. This podcast aims to provide biblically based sermons, commentary, topical studies, interviews, and conversations on a 5:16 foundation with a 3:16 mission.
5:16 Podcast
Sacrifice According to God | Genesis 22:1-19
Genesis 22 is holy ground.
This chapter is the climax of the Abraham story and one of the most powerful and beautiful pictures of the love of God and the sacrifice of His only Son.
Genesis 22 is called the Akedah ("binding") by Jews and it is perhaps the most read portion of Scripture in the Jewish faith. Seven days a week, twelve months a year, the story of the Akedah is read and prayed over in the Jewish morning prayer service. It is also read on Rosh Hashanah, as the blowing of the shofar looks back to the ram sacrificed as a substitute for Isaac.
We will reflect on the great love that Abraham had for his son.
We will walk with Abraham and Isaac to the mountain of Moriah.
We will consider God's provision of a substitute sacrifice for Isaac.
And we will rejoice in the powerful promise given to Abraham regarding his Seed, Jesus Christ!
May God captivate our imagination, deepen our faith, transform our hearts, and fill our mouths with His praise!