Classroom•Abraham
Module 5

Abraham Surrenders His Sons

Abraham runs out of schemes and reaches the point of surrender. As his plans result in the division of his family, God leads Abraham to the ultimate test.

2 Hours 38 Minutes
Begin Session 20
  1. Abraham Endangers Sarah Again
    Session 20
    Abraham Endangers Sarah Again
    Abraham resorts to old deceptions as a Canaanite king shows him how to be righteous. Untangle the apparent paradox of God working through imperfect people.
    31 Minutes
  2. Isaac’s Birth
    Session 21
    Isaac’s Birth
    Sarah finally gives birth to the promised child, yet she can’t quite believe it. See how the Bible's authors convey both her joy and doubt in this moment.
    31 Minutes
  3. Abraham's Covenant with Abimelech
    Session 22
    Abraham's Covenant with Abimelech
    What does Hagar’s exile have to do with Abraham’s covenant with Abimelech? Compare these stories to see why the Bible places them next to each other.
    28 Minutes
  4. Abraham’s Ultimate Test
    Session 23
    Abraham’s Ultimate Test
    God tells Abraham to sacrifice his son. How do we make sense of this story? Trace the biblical theme of testing to help unpack this tense scene.
    33 Minutes
  5. Abraham Surrenders Isaac
    Session 24
    Abraham Surrenders Isaac
    God puts Abraham’s trust to the ultimate test. Learn how the binding of Isaac and God’s provision shape the concept of sacrifice throughout the Bible.
    33 Minutes
  6. Quiz
    Abraham Surrenders His Sons
    9 Questions