Bible Question:
THanks makarios- but when God was testing Abraham's faith, it WAS the right thing for abraham to kill isaac right? what kind of God would ask that of us? It is true that God called Jesus to die- but Jesus was a willing participant. what about the Old Testament Wars where God commanded the Israelis to kill everyone, including children and women. |
Bible Answer: Rats Feet, Lets be clear about one thing here,God never told Abraham to kill his son. In Genesis 22:2 God is telling him to go to a place he would direct and offer up Issac as a burnt offering. In Genesis 22:7,8 when asked by Issac where the lamb for the sacrifice was Abrahams reply was that God would provide.We see that at what seamed like the last moment God did provide. Now this may be pure speculation on my part but I believe that Abraham believed God would raise Issac again if he actually did sacrifice him. In answer to the second part of your question,why do you think God would make that kind of comand? It wasnt because he hated these people, not at all. To allow these nations to continue in the wickedness they were practicing would have placed his people and ultimately future generations in jeopardy.So God is not condoning murder here but taking steps ensure his plans for you and me through all eternity. In Christ, lionheart |