Jehovah-Jireh

Bill Bryan teaches on the story of Abraham and Isaac as it relates to God's name "Jehovah-Jireh," meaning "The Lord Will Provide."

Introduction to Abraham and Isaac Story

• Familiarity with the story of Abraham and Isaac
• Typology in the story
• Series on the names of God

Focus on the Name Jehovah Jireh

• Explanation of the name "Jehovah Jireh"
• Only occurs once in the Old Testament
• Name given in Genesis 22:14 (The Lord will provide)
• Importance and dramatic nature of the name

Technical Study of Jehovah Jireh

• Meaning of "Jehovah" as "Yahweh" or "I Am"
• Explanation of the word "Jireh" (to see, to see beforehand)
• Literal and expanded meaning: Jehovah sees before, Jehovah provides
• Link to the Latin meaning of "provide" (pro = before, vide = see)

Emotional Context of the Name

• Name Jehovah Jireh proclaimed in a highly emotional context
• Context: Abraham’s test with Isaac
• Reflection on the testing of Abraham’s love, obedience, and faith

Distinction Between Tempting and Testing

• God tests but never tempts anyone to evil
• The purpose of testing: refining and proving faith
• New Testament reference from James 1

Abraham’s Response to the Test

• God’s command to Abraham to sacrifice Isaac
• Abraham’s initial response: "Here I am"
• Abraham’s obedience despite the agonizing nature of the test
• Reflections on human sacrifice and its rejection by God

Abraham’s Faith and Trust in God’s Provision

• Abraham’s faith in God’s provision
• Anticipation of a supernatural plan (Hebrews 11 reference)
• Statement of faith: "We will worship and we will return"
• Trust in God despite the difficult circumstances

God’s Supernatural Provision

• God providing the ram as a substitute for Isaac
• Symbolism of the sacrificial system and Jesus as the Lamb of God
• The typology of the sacrifice on Mount Moriah

Application to Christian Life

• God’s provision in times of testing and difficulty
• Encouragement for those facing trials and tests
• Jehovah Jireh as the hope in times of severe testing

Principles for Times of Testing

• God’s Timing is Always Right
  • God tests when we are ready or need to be ready
  • Timing of tests is for a greater purpose
• Tests Are Necessary
  • Tests refine faith and move beyond theoretical belief
• Tests Change Perspective on Life
  • Abraham’s changed perspective on Isaac after the test
  • Tests lead to a deeper understanding of life and faith
• God’s Word as the Foundation for Faith
  • Obedience must be based on God’s Word
• God’s Provision in Every Test
  • God’s plans are intentional and customized for each person
  • Trusting in God’s plan even in the weakest areas

Conclusion

• The reward for faithfulness through testing
• Abraham’s experience of anguish followed by happiness and blessings
• Life’s tests are not random; they lead to spiritual growth
• Call to obedience, sacrifice, and faith in God’s provision

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