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11Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!” him, “Abraham!” “ “Here I am,” he replied. Here I am,” he replied. 22Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, Isaac, Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, Isaac, whom you love, and go to the region of Moriah.whom you love, and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on one of the Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains I will tell you about.” mountains I will tell you about.” 33Early the next morning Abraham got up and saddled Early the next morning Abraham got up and saddled his donkey. He took with him two of his servants and his donkey. He took with him two of his servants and his son Isaac. When he had cut enough wood for the his son Isaac. When he had cut enough wood for the burnt offering, he set out for the place God had told burnt offering, he set out for the place God had told him about. him about. 44On the third day Abraham looked up and On the third day Abraham looked up and saw the place in the distance. saw the place in the distance. 55He said to his servants, He said to his servants, “Stay here with the donkey while I and the boy go over “Stay here with the donkey while I and the boy go over there. We will worship and then we will come back to there. We will worship and then we will come back to you.” you.”

66Abraham took the wood for the burnt offering and Abraham took the wood for the burnt offering and placed it on his son Isaac, and he himself carried the placed it on his son Isaac, and he himself carried the fire and the knife.fire and the knife. As the two of them went on As the two of them went on together, together, 77Isaac spoke up and said to his father Isaac spoke up and said to his father Abraham, “Father?” Abraham, “Father?” “ “Yes, my son?” Abraham replied. Yes, my son?” Abraham replied. “ “The fire and wood are here,” Isaac said, “but The fire and wood are here,” Isaac said, “but where is the lambwhere is the lamb for the burnt offering?” for the burnt offering?” 88Abraham answered, “God himself will provide the Abraham answered, “God himself will provide the lamb for the burnt offering, my son.” And the two of lamb for the burnt offering, my son.” And the two of them went on together. them went on together. 99When they reached the place God had told him When they reached the place God had told him about,about, Abraham built an altar there and arranged the Abraham built an altar there and arranged the wood on it. He bound his son Isaac and laid him on wood on it. He bound his son Isaac and laid him on the altar, on top of the wood. the altar, on top of the wood. 1010Then he reached out Then he reached out his hand and took the knife to slay his son.his hand and took the knife to slay his son. 1111But the But the angel of the LORD called out to him from heaven, angel of the LORD called out to him from heaven, “Abraham! Abraham!”“Abraham! Abraham!” “ “Here I am,” he replied. Here I am,” he replied. 1212“Do not lay a hand on the boy,” he said. “Do not “Do not lay a hand on the boy,” he said. “Do not do anything to him. Now I know that you fear God, do anything to him. Now I know that you fear God, because you have not withheld from me your son, because you have not withheld from me your son, your only son.”your only son.”

13Abraham looked up and there in a thicket he saw a ram caught by its horns. He went over and took the ram and sacrificed it as a burnt offering instead of his son. 14So Abraham called that place The LORD Will Provide. And to this day it is said, “On the mountain of the LORD it will be provided.” 15The angel of the LORD called to Abraham from heaven a second time 16and said, “I swear by myself, declares the LORD, that because you have done this and have not withheld your son, your only son, 17I will surely bless you and make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will take possession of the cities of their enemies, 18and through your offspring all nations on earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed me.” 19Then Abraham returned to his servants, and they set off together for Beersheba. And Abraham stayed in Beersheba.

11Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!” him, “Abraham!” “ “Here I am,” he replied. Here I am,” he replied. 22Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, Isaac, Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, Isaac, whom you love, and go to the region of Moriah.whom you love, and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on one of the Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains I will tell you about.” mountains I will tell you about.”

Where did this happen?Where did this happen?

The area around Jerusalem/Golgatha would have The area around Jerusalem/Golgatha would have plenty plenty of wood, so they would not have needed to bring of wood, so they would not have needed to bring any.any.

Tradition says that the “sacrifice” of Isaac took Tradition says that the “sacrifice” of Isaac took place either at the temple site or at Golgatha.place either at the temple site or at Golgatha.

Do we ever bring extra supplies that you might Do we ever bring extra supplies that you might need on a trip? Would it then be unreasonable need on a trip? Would it then be unreasonable to bring firewood even though there would likely to bring firewood even though there would likely be some on location?be some on location?

We do not know the precise location. If the We do not know the precise location. If the location was the same as Calvary, it would be location was the same as Calvary, it would be great. It is no big deal if it is not.great. It is no big deal if it is not.

11Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!” him, “Abraham!” “ “Here I am,” he replied. Here I am,” he replied. 22Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, Isaac, Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, Isaac, whom you love, and go to the region of Moriah.whom you love, and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on one of the Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains I will tell you about.” mountains I will tell you about.”

Alternative view of the command:Alternative view of the command:

Hebrew ~ ‘alah: to ascend (to be or go on high)Hebrew ~ ‘alah: to ascend (to be or go on high)

God did not tell Abraham to kill Isaac so much as God did not tell Abraham to kill Isaac so much as he he wanted a formal commitment of Isaac to himself.wanted a formal commitment of Isaac to himself.

Hermeneutical principle: Hermeneutical principle: Scripture is the best interpreter of Scripture is the best interpreter of scripturescripture

11Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!” him, “Abraham!” “ “Here I am,” he replied. Here I am,” he replied. 22Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, Isaac, Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, Isaac, whom you love, and go to the region of Moriah.whom you love, and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on one of the Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains I will tell you about.” mountains I will tell you about.”

Alternative view of the command:Alternative view of the command:

Hebrew ~ ‘alah: to ascend (to be or go on high)Hebrew ~ ‘alah: to ascend (to be or go on high)

God did not tell Abraham to kill Isaac so much as God did not tell Abraham to kill Isaac so much as he he wanted a formal commitment of Isaac to himself.wanted a formal commitment of Isaac to himself.

Hermeneutical principle: Hermeneutical principle: Scripture is the best interpreter of Scripture is the best interpreter of scripturescripture

Hebrews 11:17-19

By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. He who had received the promises was about to sacrifice his one and only son, 18even though God had said to him, “It is through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned.” 19Abraham reasoned that God could raise the dead, and figuratively speaking, he did receive Isaac back from death.

11Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!” him, “Abraham!” “ “Here I am,” he replied. Here I am,” he replied. 22Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, Isaac, Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, Isaac, whom you love, and go to the region of Moriah.whom you love, and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on one of the Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains I will tell you about.” mountains I will tell you about.”

Why would God tell Abraham to do this?Why would God tell Abraham to do this?

A test: What is Abraham really made of in terms of A test: What is Abraham really made of in terms of faith.faith. (He has had some serious ups and downs.)(He has had some serious ups and downs.)

Tossing Sarah to Pharaoh and Abimelech.Tossing Sarah to Pharaoh and Abimelech.Going to Egypt in the first placeGoing to Egypt in the first placeThe Hagar thingThe Hagar thingWanting Ishmael to be the child of the covenantWanting Ishmael to be the child of the covenant

11Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!” him, “Abraham!” “ “Here I am,” he replied. Here I am,” he replied. 22Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, Isaac, Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, Isaac, whom you love, and go to the region of Moriah.whom you love, and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on one of the Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains I will tell you about.” mountains I will tell you about.”

Why would God tell Abraham to do this?Why would God tell Abraham to do this?

A test: What is Abraham really made of in terms of A test: What is Abraham really made of in terms of faith.faith. (He has had some serious ups and downs.)(He has had some serious ups and downs.)

It was never God’s intent to have Isaac sacrificedIt was never God’s intent to have Isaac sacrificedThe rich young ruler loved his wealth the mostThe rich young ruler loved his wealth the mostDo you love me more than these (the fishing Do you love me more than these (the fishing stuff)stuff)

Note that God is not specific as to the destination. Note that God is not specific as to the destination. We have seen this before in Chapter 12We have seen this before in Chapter 12

11Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!” him, “Abraham!” “ “Here I am,” he replied. Here I am,” he replied. 22Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, Isaac, Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, Isaac, whom you love, and go to the region of Moriah.whom you love, and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on one of the Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains I will tell you about.” mountains I will tell you about.”

Does God ever ask us to do what seems to be Does God ever ask us to do what seems to be ridiculous or ridiculous or

repulsive?repulsive?

Abraham, go somewhere (Ch.12)Abraham, go somewhere (Ch.12)Wait for Sarah to get really old to have a babyWait for Sarah to get really old to have a babyGreat plan for Joseph! Wait . . .Great plan for Joseph! Wait . . .Israel striking out on their own without long term Israel striking out on their own without long term provisionsprovisions““Go wander in the desert”Go wander in the desert”Great plan to defeat JerichoGreat plan to defeat Jericho““Ezekiel, play siege on your side for 400 days. Ezekiel, play siege on your side for 400 days. Cook over poop!”Cook over poop!”““Jonah, go tell the evil people to repent so that Jonah, go tell the evil people to repent so that they don’t die.”they don’t die.”““Hosea, marry a prostitute and love her!”Hosea, marry a prostitute and love her!”““Sell all that you have and follow me.”Sell all that you have and follow me.”

11Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!” him, “Abraham!” “ “Here I am,” he replied. Here I am,” he replied. 22Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, Isaac, Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, Isaac, whom you love, and go to the region of Moriah.whom you love, and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on one of the Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains I will tell you about.” mountains I will tell you about.”

Does God ever ask us to do what seems to be Does God ever ask us to do what seems to be ridiculous or ridiculous or

repulsive?repulsive?

Safe sexual experience for marriageSafe sexual experience for marriagestay soberstay soberbe generousbe generouslove others more than yourselveslove others more than yourselvesalways be truthful/honestalways be truthful/honestbe forgivingbe forgivinghold to absolute valueshold to absolute values

11Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!” him, “Abraham!” “ “Here I am,” he replied. Here I am,” he replied. 22Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, Isaac, Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, Isaac, whom you love, and go to the region of Moriah.whom you love, and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on one of the Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains I will tell you about.” mountains I will tell you about.”

Does God ever ask us to do what seems to be Does God ever ask us to do what seems to be ridiculous or ridiculous or

repulsive?repulsive?

How do you know it is what God wants you to How do you know it is what God wants you to do?do?

Is the action (inaction) consistent with Is the action (inaction) consistent with Scripture.Scripture.Seek the counsel of others who are spiritual Seek the counsel of others who are spiritual riskersriskersPray a lot and listen to the Spirit.Pray a lot and listen to the Spirit.Beware of whims (Hagars)Beware of whims (Hagars)

11Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!” him, “Abraham!” “ “Here I am,” he replied. Here I am,” he replied. 22Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, Isaac, Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, Isaac, whom you love, and go to the region of Moriah.whom you love, and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on one of the Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains I will tell you about.” mountains I will tell you about.” 33Early the next morning Abraham got up and saddled Early the next morning Abraham got up and saddled his donkey. He took with him two of his servants and his donkey. He took with him two of his servants and his son Isaac. When he had cut enough wood for the his son Isaac. When he had cut enough wood for the burnt offering, he set out for the place God had told burnt offering, he set out for the place God had told him about. him about.

Abraham does not delay to obey God in this.Abraham does not delay to obey God in this.

He plans ahead, which removes all excuse for not He plans ahead, which removes all excuse for not following thrufollowing thru

All of his hopes are now resting fully in his trust that All of his hopes are now resting fully in his trust that God can God can accomplish the impossible/unreasonable; that God accomplish the impossible/unreasonable; that God is ultimately good.is ultimately good.

11Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!” him, “Abraham!” “ “Here I am,” he replied. Here I am,” he replied. 22Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, Isaac, Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, Isaac, whom you love, and go to the region of Moriah.whom you love, and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on one of the Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains I will tell you about.” mountains I will tell you about.” 33Early the next morning Abraham got up and saddled Early the next morning Abraham got up and saddled his donkey. He took with him two of his servants and his donkey. He took with him two of his servants and his son Isaac. When he had cut enough wood for the his son Isaac. When he had cut enough wood for the burnt offering, he set out for the place God had told burnt offering, he set out for the place God had told him about. him about. 44On the third day Abraham looked up and On the third day Abraham looked up and saw the place in the distance. saw the place in the distance. 55He said to his servants, He said to his servants, “Stay here with the donkey while I and the boy go over “Stay here with the donkey while I and the boy go over there. We will worship and then we will come back to there. We will worship and then we will come back to you.” you.”

66Abraham took the wood for the burnt offering and Abraham took the wood for the burnt offering and placed it on his son Isaac, and he himself carried the placed it on his son Isaac, and he himself carried the fire and the knife.fire and the knife. As the two of them went on As the two of them went on together, together,

Ironic that Isaac carries the wood.Ironic that Isaac carries the wood.Jesus carried the wood of his sacrificeJesus carried the wood of his sacrifice

66Abraham took the wood for the burnt offering and Abraham took the wood for the burnt offering and placed it on his son Isaac, and he himself carried the placed it on his son Isaac, and he himself carried the fire and the knife.fire and the knife. As the two of them went on As the two of them went on together, together, 77Isaac spoke up and said to his father Isaac spoke up and said to his father Abraham, “Father?” Abraham, “Father?” “ “Yes, my son?” Abraham replied. Yes, my son?” Abraham replied. “ “The fire and wood are here,” Isaac said, “but The fire and wood are here,” Isaac said, “but where is the lambwhere is the lamb for the burnt offering?” for the burnt offering?” 88Abraham answered, “God himself will provide the Abraham answered, “God himself will provide the lamb for the burnt offering, my son.” And the two of lamb for the burnt offering, my son.” And the two of them went on together. them went on together.

99When they reached the place God had told him When they reached the place God had told him about,about, Abraham built an altar there and arranged the Abraham built an altar there and arranged the wood on it. He bound his son Isaac and laid him on wood on it. He bound his son Isaac and laid him on the altar, on top of the wood. the altar, on top of the wood.

How old was Isaac at this point? How old was Isaac at this point?

Some traditions have held to mid 20s to 30s.Some traditions have held to mid 20s to 30s.Isaac is addressed as a “boy” in verse 12.Isaac is addressed as a “boy” in verse 12.He was old enough to carry the wood, but He was old enough to carry the wood, but young enough young enough to be called a boy. Early teens? to be called a boy. Early teens?

99When they reached the place God had told him When they reached the place God had told him about,about, Abraham built an altar there and arranged the Abraham built an altar there and arranged the wood on it. He bound his son Isaac and laid him on wood on it. He bound his son Isaac and laid him on the altar, on top of the wood. the altar, on top of the wood. 1010Then he reached out Then he reached out his hand and took the knife to slay his son.his hand and took the knife to slay his son. 1111But the But the angel of the LORD called out to him from heaven, angel of the LORD called out to him from heaven, “Abraham! Abraham!”“Abraham! Abraham!” “ “Here I am,” he replied. Here I am,” he replied.

99When they reached the place God had told him When they reached the place God had told him about,about, Abraham built an altar there and arranged the Abraham built an altar there and arranged the wood on it. He bound his son Isaac and laid him on wood on it. He bound his son Isaac and laid him on the altar, on top of the wood. the altar, on top of the wood. 1010Then he reached out Then he reached out his hand and took the knife to slay his son.his hand and took the knife to slay his son. 1111But the But the angel of the LORD called out to him from heaven, angel of the LORD called out to him from heaven, “Abraham! Abraham!”“Abraham! Abraham!” “ “Here I am,” he replied. Here I am,” he replied. 1212“Do not lay a hand on the boy,” he said. “Do not “Do not lay a hand on the boy,” he said. “Do not do anything to him. Now I know that you fear God, do anything to him. Now I know that you fear God, because you have not withheld from me your son, because you have not withheld from me your son, your only son.”your only son.”

We know that God loves us completely because We know that God loves us completely because he did not withhold his one and only son.he did not withhold his one and only son.

99When they reached the place God had told him When they reached the place God had told him about,about, Abraham built an altar there and arranged the Abraham built an altar there and arranged the wood on it. He bound his son Isaac and laid him on wood on it. He bound his son Isaac and laid him on the altar, on top of the wood. the altar, on top of the wood. 1010Then he reached out Then he reached out his hand and took the knife to slay his son.his hand and took the knife to slay his son. 1111But the But the angel of the LORD called out to him from heaven, angel of the LORD called out to him from heaven, “Abraham! Abraham!”“Abraham! Abraham!” “ “Here I am,” he replied. Here I am,” he replied. 1212“Do not lay a hand on the boy,” he said. “Do not “Do not lay a hand on the boy,” he said. “Do not do anything to him. Now I know that you fear God, do anything to him. Now I know that you fear God, because you have not withheld from me your son, because you have not withheld from me your son, your only son.”your only son.”

A bit of speculation: A bit of speculation: Perhaps Abraham was getting so attached to Perhaps Abraham was getting so attached to Isaac Isaac and the promise in him that God was getting and the promise in him that God was getting pushed pushed to the side in the fashion of the rich young ruler to the side in the fashion of the rich young ruler of Matthew 19:16-22.of Matthew 19:16-22.

Do we want the giver over the gift?Do we want the giver over the gift?

99When they reached the place God had told him When they reached the place God had told him about,about, Abraham built an altar there and arranged the Abraham built an altar there and arranged the wood on it. He bound his son Isaac and laid him on wood on it. He bound his son Isaac and laid him on the altar, on top of the wood. the altar, on top of the wood. 1010Then he reached out Then he reached out his hand and took the knife to slay his son.his hand and took the knife to slay his son. 1111But the But the angel of the LORD called out to him from heaven, angel of the LORD called out to him from heaven, “Abraham! Abraham!”“Abraham! Abraham!” “ “Here I am,” he replied. Here I am,” he replied. 1212“Do not lay a hand on the boy,” he said. “Do not “Do not lay a hand on the boy,” he said. “Do not do anything to him. Now I know that you fear God, do anything to him. Now I know that you fear God, because you have not withheld from me your son, because you have not withheld from me your son, your only son.”your only son.”

God only commanded this once. God only commanded this once.

Is there anything that I am withholding from Is there anything that I am withholding from God? God? (This is mine!)(This is mine!)We get just one passion. God thinks that it We get just one passion. God thinks that it should be him.should be him.All other passions become gods and seek to rule All other passions become gods and seek to rule us.us.In submission to God, they find fulfillment / In submission to God, they find fulfillment / proper place.proper place.

13Abraham looked up and there in a thicket he saw a ram caught by its horns. He went over and took the ram and sacrificed it as a burnt offering instead of his son. 14So Abraham called that place The LORD Will Provide. And to this day it is said, “On the mountain of the LORD it will be provided.”

Maybe God doesn’t a certain thing out of your life, but rather he wants your priorities to be right and will take extremes to accomplish this in you.

Enjoyment and pleasure are fine, but when they become“gods”, they turn into destructive things.

A home is a good thing, but it is to be lived in, not adored.

Motorcycles are wonderful, but are not a way of life.

Children are gifts from God, but are ruined if worshipped.

13Abraham looked up and there in a thicket he saw a ram caught by its horns. He went over and took the ram and sacrificed it as a burnt offering instead of his son. 14So Abraham called that place The LORD Will Provide. And to this day it is said, “On the mountain of the LORD it will be provided.”

Maybe God doesn’t a certain thing out of your life, but rather he wants your priorities to be right and will take extremes to accomplish this in you.

Maybe in this, it was really Abraham who needed to beput in his proper place. Isaac would assure Abraham’s legacy for all time. Isaac could have become looked at as the completion of his life. Perhaps Isaac has become all about Abraham.

Through Isaac, God would pass his blessing to all nations.It was never supposed to be about Abraham.

13Abraham looked up and there in a thicket he saw a ram caught by its horns. He went over and took the ram and sacrificed it as a burnt offering instead of his son. 14So Abraham called that place The LORD Will Provide. And to this day it is said, “On the mountain of the LORD it will be provided.”

Maybe God doesn’t a certain thing out of your life, but rather he wants your priorities to be right and will take extremes to accomplish this in you.

Maybe, in effect, it was Abraham who was being sacrificed.

13Abraham looked up and there in a thicket he saw a ram caught by its horns. He went over and took the ram and sacrificed it as a burnt offering instead of his son. 14So Abraham called that place The LORD Will Provide. And to this day it is said, “On the mountain of the LORD it will be provided.”

Maybe God doesn’t a certain thing out of your life, but rather he wants your priorities to be right and will take extremes to accomplish this in you.

You have to give them up to find out.

15The angel of the LORD called to Abraham from heaven a second time 16and said, “I swear by myself, declares the LORD, that because you have done this and have not withheld your son, your only son, 17I will surely bless you and make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will take possession of the cities of their enemies, 18and through your offspring all nations on earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed me.”

Once your priorities are straight, you can walk in God’s blessing.

But you might have to wait . . .

15The angel of the LORD called to Abraham from heaven a second time 16and said, “I swear by myself, declares the LORD, that because you have done this and have not withheld your son, your only son, 17I will surely bless you and make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will take possession of the cities of their enemies, 18and through your offspring all nations on earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed me.” 19Then Abraham returned to his servants, and they set off together for Beersheba. And Abraham stayed in Beersheba.

Take an inventory of your personal theological system.

Is there a competition for who my God is?Is there a competition for who my God is?(Of course there is. It has been like this since Eden!) (Of course there is. It has been like this since Eden!)

Take an inventory of your personal theological system.

Is there a competition for who my God is?Is there a competition for who my God is?

In the end, it is more than likely me.In the end, it is more than likely me.(My consumption with my benefit(My consumption with my benefit

my comfortmy comfort my enjoymentmy enjoyment my plans for memy plans for me

my legacy.)my legacy.)

Take an inventory of your personal theological system.

Is there a competition for who my God is?Is there a competition for who my God is?

In the end, it is more than likely me.In the end, it is more than likely me.

What will it take to dethrone me?What will it take to dethrone me?(What will it take to get me to walk in (What will it take to get me to walk in God’s blessing rather than my own?)God’s blessing rather than my own?)

Take an inventory of your personal theological system.

Is there a competition for who my God is?Is there a competition for who my God is?

In the end, it is more than likely me.In the end, it is more than likely me.

What will it take to dethrone me?What will it take to dethrone me?Wandering around until you give up?Wandering around until you give up?Losing the object of your misplaced devotion?Losing the object of your misplaced devotion?Loss of everything until you have One devotion Loss of everything until you have One devotion to choose?to choose?

Take an inventory of your personal theological system.

Make this a Moriah . . .Make this a Moriah . . .

All to Jesus, I surrender all to him I freely give

I will ever love and trust him

In his presence daily live

I surrender all, I surrender all

all to thee, my blessed Savior

I surrender all

All to Jesus, I surrender all to him I freely give

I will ever love and trust him

In his presence daily live

I surrender all, I surrender all

all to thee, my blessed Savior

I surrender all

All to Jesus, I surrender humbly at his feet I bow

worldly pleasures all forsaken

take me Jesus, take me now

I surrender all, I surrender all

all to thee, my blessed Savior

I surrender all

All to Jesus, I surrender humbly at his feet I bow

worldly pleasures all forsaken

take me Jesus, take me now

I surrender all, I surrender all

all to thee, my blessed Savior

I surrender all

All to Jesus, I surrender make me savior, wholly

thinemay thy Holy Spirit fill me

may I know thy pow’r divine

I surrender all, I surrender all

all to thee, my blessed Savior

I surrender all

All to Jesus, I surrender make me savior, wholly

thinemay thy Holy Spirit fill me

may I know thy pow’r divine

I surrender all, I surrender all

all to thee, my blessed Savior

I surrender all

All to Jesus, I surrender Lord I give my self to thee

Fill me with thy love & power

let thy blessing fall on me

I surrender all, I surrender all

all to thee, my blessed Savior

I surrender all

All to Jesus, I surrender Lord I give my self to thee

Fill me with thy love & power

let thy blessing fall on me

I surrender all, I surrender all

all to thee, my blessed Savior

I surrender all